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| Original name | |
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| Current accepted name |
Yes
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| Status |
Accepted name
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| Status details |
senior synonym, new combination
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| Etymology of generic noun |
Pethia is the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in Sinhala.
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
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.
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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