Girardinichthys ireneae explained

Girardinichthys ireneae is a species of fish from the family Goodeidae which is endemic to Laguna de Zacapu in Michoacán state of Mexico.[1] Some authorities consider that this taxon is synonymous with Hubbsina turneri.[2]

Etymology

The specific name honours Mrs Irene Radda of Vienna.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Alfred C. Radda . Manfred K. Meyer . amp . 2003 . Description of Girardinichthys ireneae sp.n. from Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico with remarks on the genera Girardinichthys BLEEKER, 1860 and Hubbsina DE BUEN, 1941 (Goodeidae, Pisces) . Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien . 104B . 5–9.
  2. Web site: Hubbsina turneri (including G. ireneae) . 19 September 2019 . Goddeid Working Group.