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Yes
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| Status |
Accepted name
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| Status details |
senior synonym, original combination
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| Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, opisthe = behind + Greek, gnathos = jaw (Ref. 45335); to the very elongate upper jaw of the type species of the genus, Opistognathus nigromarginatus (Ref. 128653).
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from Greek 'albo' for white and 'maculatus' for spotted; referring to the double row of spots on the sides.
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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