Phallichthys amates amates (Miller 1907)

Photo courtesy of Kjell Nilsson.

Meaning of Name

Phallichthys meaning phallus or gonopodium - amates meaning unknown.

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History

This sp. picked up the common name of 'Merry Widow' from F.H.Stoye who used this name to describe the black outer margin of the dorsal fin.

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