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Noturus crypticus Burr, Eisenhour & Grady, 2005
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Noturus; Species: crypticus; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Greek, noton = back + Greek, oura = tail; refred to the position of the tail over the back (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
Name from the Greek stem 'kryptos', meaning hidden or secret, referring to this species' secretive habits, and for having kept its identity in secret for so long.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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