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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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| Comment |
In Smith, Böhlke & Castle.
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| Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, netta = duck + Greek, enchelys, -yos = eel (Ref. 45335).
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
From the Greek exorios meaning beyond the frontier, in reference to the posterior nostrils, which have migrated beyond the occiput and are located behind the head (Ref. 40819).
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| Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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