Halichoeres raisneri explained

Halichoeres raisneri is a species of fish of the family Labridae, the wrasses.[1] [2] [3] It was first formally named in 2001. The specific name raisneri is in honor of William R. Raisner, Jr., "a veteran pilot who lost his life in a tragic ultralight plane accident on 26 June 1998 during the expedition on which the new species was collected".

Distribution

It is found on the Galápagos Islands.[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.unep-wcmc.org/isdb/Taxonomy/tax-species-result.cfm?displaylanguage=CAT&Genus=Halichoeres&Species=raisneri&source=animals&Country=UNEP-WCMC Species Database
  2. Web site: Halichoeres raisneri Baldwin & McCosker, 2001. 2020-09-26. www.gbif.org. es. GBIF.
  3. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Halichoeres raisneri . 2020-09-26 . www.itis.gov . Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
  4. Web site: Lista de Especies de Galápagos. September 25, 2020. Fundación Charles Darwin. es-es.

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