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Eptatretus wayuu Mok, Saavedra-Diaz & Acero P., 2001
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Eptatretus; Species: wayuu; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
Based on phylogenetic monophyly of genus Eptatretus over Paramyxine and Quadratus. Specific name misspelled wayu*n* in Ref. 74406.
  Etymology of Generic name : 
  
Greek, epta = seven + Greek, tretos, -e, -on = with holes (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
  
Named for the aborigines living on the coastal region (Guajira Peninsula) close to the type locality; noun in apposition.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
ITIS TSN : 622238 | Catalogue of Life (accepted name) | ZooBank Record | WoRMS | References using this synonym
 
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