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Pempheris ornata Mooi & Jubb, 1996
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Pempheris; Species: ornata; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
  
Greek, pempheris = the name of a fish (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
  
ornata comes from the Latin word ornamentum, meaning ornamented or ornate, in reference to the spectacular coloration of this species compared to its congeners. It is to be treated as Noun in apposition.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
ITIS TSN : 645905 | Catalogue of Life (accepted name) | ZooBank Record | WoRMS | References using this synonym
 
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