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Canthigaster axiologus Whitley, 1931
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Canthigaster; Species: axiologus; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Greek, kanthos = the outer or inner corner of the eye, where the lids meet, 1646 + Greek, gaster = stomach (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
The species name axiologus stems from the Greek words ????? and ?????, the latter Latinised to logus; it is a noun in apposition and does not change its ending, though Canthigaster is feminine (Ref. 88002).
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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