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Puntius tiantian
Synonym for Pethia tiantian (Kullander & Fang, 2005)

  Original name  
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  Current accepted name  
No
  Status  
Synonym
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref.  
  Etymology of generic noun  
Lantin, punctum = point, the point of the sword (Ref. 45335).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Specific name derived from tiantian, Mandarin Chinese, meaning heaven. This is in reference to the habitat of the species which is in streams at the foot Himalayas, that is, somewhat close to heaven; noun in apposition.
  Link to references  
References using the name as accepted
  Link to other databases  
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