Spadella xcalakensis Tovar & Suárez-Morales, 2007 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
Status | senior synonym, original combination |
ICZN valid name | Yes |
Status ref. | Tovar, E. and E. Suárez-Morales, 2007 |
Comment | |
Etymology of Generic name | |
Etymology of specific name | The specific name makes reference to the fishing village from which this specimen was collected. From 'Xcalak' (Mayan), i.e., two ways, two entrances; in reference with the reef channelsconnecting the reef lagoon with the oceanic front. |