Taxonavigation
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Stomiidae
Subfamilia: Melanostomiinae
Genus: Photonectes
Species: Photonectes paxtoni
Name
Photonectes paxtoni Flynn & Klepadlo, 2012
Type locality: 05°05'S, 145°56'E , off Madang, Papua New Guinea, 135 m depth.
Etymology: The name recognises Dr. John Paxton for his many contributions to the study of mesopelagic fishes and for his encouragement to the authors.
References
- Flynn, A. J. & Klepadlo, C.; 2012: Two new species of Photonectes (Teleostei: Stomiidae) from the Indo-Pacific, and a re-examination of P. achirus. Memoirs of Museum Victoria, 69: 259–267.