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Xenisthmus eirospilus Gill & Hoese, 2004
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Xenisthmus; Species: eirospilus; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Greek, xenos = strange + Greek, isthmos = throat, narrow passage (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
Name from the Greek 'eiro' meaning to join in lines or string together, and 'spilos' for spot or fleck, refers to the prominent pattern of closely spaced dark spots on the mid-side; noun in apposition.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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