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Current accepted name |
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 |
The specific name is derived from the Greek 'di' (two, double) and 'pharos' (beacon), in reference to the pair of conspicuous pale basicaudal spots against a dark background that characterize this species.
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Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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