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Puntius padamya Kullander & Britz, 2008
Synonym for Pethia padamya Kullander & Britz, 2008
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Puntius; Species: padamya; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
No
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
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  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Lantin, punctum = point, the point of the sword (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
Padamya is the Burmese word for ruby, given here with reference to the name ruby barb used in the ornamental fish trade, and to the bright red color of the males. It is to be treated as a noun in apposition.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Synonym
 
 
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