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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 |
Named for Akawaio Amerindians that populate the region of the upper Mazaruni and to recognize their valuable help while studying the fishes of their lands. A masculine noun.
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
From the Akawaio name ‘penak’, which is apparently used unambiguously for this species. A masculine noun in apposition.
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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