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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 |
Greek, hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite (Ref. 45335).
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Etymology of specific epithet |
From Nego D'áqua, a legendary, manlike creature from Central Brazil, said to dwell in the bottom of rivers and attack inattentive fishermen at night. Noun in apposition.
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References using the name as accepted
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