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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, akantha = thorn + Greek, nekton = swimmer (Ref. 45335).
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
Greek, acanthos = "spine" or "thorn" + Greek, nectes = "swimmer"; refers to the lateral branching spines of the dorsal fin elements; and "hystrix" = generic name for the African porcupine, referring to the fish's prickly appearance (Ref. 35802).
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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