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Haplochromis polystigma
Synonym for Nimbochromis polystigma (Regan, 1922)

  Original name  
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  Current accepted name  
No
  Status  
Synonym
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Greek, Haploos = single + Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch (Ref. 45335).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Derived from the Greek "polus" ("polu-" in compound words) = many and "stigma" = mark, spot, referring to the numerous spots on the body and pectoral fins (Ref. 55922).
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
ITIS TSN : 169942 | Catalogue of Life | ZooBank | WoRMS