More info | Plus d'info | Mais info


  Original name  
  Check ECoF  
  Current accepted name  
Yes
  Status  
Accepted name
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Greek, oxys = sharp + Greek, cheilos = lip
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Name samurai means Japanese warrior; referring to the reddish head and greenish nape of the species which is reminiscent of the reddish face and bluish shaved area on either side of the topknot in Japanese samurai; noun in apposition.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
ITIS TSN : None | Catalogue of Life | ZooBank | WoRMS