Changes to the scientific and common names of southern African freshwater fishes

Abstract

Additions and changes to the scientific and common names of southern African freshwater fishes made since 1993, are recorded and explained. Nineteen new scientific names are listed including five new species, three genus-name changes, three species-name changes and four new records from the area. Recommended common names for nineteen species are listed.


Keywords: taxonomy; nomenclature; checklist; new records; freshwater fishes; southern Africa


(Afr J Aqua Sci: 2002 27(2): 171-174)