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Nettenchelys gephyra Castle & Smith, 1981
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Nettenchelys; Species: gephyra; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
The specific name is a noun in apposition.
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Greek, netta = duck + Greek, enchelys, -yos = eel (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
From the Greek gephyra, a bridge, in reference to the link that this species provides between N. pygmaeus and N. inion, which has the posterior nostrils farther back. Noun in apposition.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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