Anormogomphus kiritshenkoi Bartenev, 1913 (Odonata: Gomphidae): a literature review of the variable spelling of the species epithet, choice of the correct spelling and notes on the type locality of the species

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4370 (4) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
MARTIN SCHORR ◽  
OLEG E. KOSTERIN ◽  
SERGEY N. BORISOV ◽  
MILEN MARINOV
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Correct Spelling

The spelling of the specific name of an Anormogomphus species in its original description by Bartenev (1913) was variable, kiritshenkoi (5 times) vs kiritschenkoi (1 time). Bartenev himself did not mention this species in his further publications. Later authors proceeded to use different spelling versions of this name, including those not in the original paper. According to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN), the valid spelling should be chosen by the First Reviser. Acting as such, we choose as valid the name spelling Anormogomphus kiritshenkoi Bartenev, 1913, since it predominates in the original description, appears in the species subtitle, and is a proper transliteration from Cyrillic to Latin. It also corresponds to the spelling of his name used by A.N. Kiritshenko himself. Information of the type locality of the species is provided. 

A case of an unjustified Aphid name emendation 

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4567 (3) ◽  
pp. 598
Author(s):  
OMAR M. ENTIAUSPE-NETO ◽  
ARTHUR DIESEL ABEGG
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
Spelling Error ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Vast Array ◽  
Personal Names ◽  
Intentional Change ◽  
Specific Epithets ◽  
Genitive Case

The norms regarding validity and formulation of specific epithets in Zoology are ruled by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN 1999), a published convention of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, that operates under a vast array of underlying nomenclatural principles. One of its components is Article 31, which rules upon the formation of specific or subspecific epithets for personal names, by the use of nomina (sensu Dubois 2007) under genitive case. As discussed by Dubois (2007), this has erroneously led several authors to assume that the aforementioned nomina should exclusively end in “-i” if dedicated to a man (or -orum, for plural), and in “-ae” if dedicated to a woman (or -arum, for plural) (being also important to state that this provision is sensitive on whether the chosen nomina is a modern personal name (Art. 31.1.2) or not (Art. 31.1.1)), leading to several independent proposed emendations to these names, which authors have considered as “wrong”, under the Code; the author then, proceeds to conduce a careful and extensive literature review on matter, proposing an amendment to the Code, correcting several unjustified emends, and highlighting that “[...] the stem of such a nomen is determined by the action of the original author when forming the genitive, and should be preserved by subsequent authors. Any subsequent demonstrably intentional change in the stem or ending of this nomen, other than correction of an inadvertent spelling error, must be considered an unjustified emendation [...]” (Dubois 2007: 64). 

Nemotelus flavipes De Geer, 1776 recognized as a nomen oblitum and synonym of Pandivirilia eximia (Meigen, 1820) (Diptera: Therevidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 626 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
KEVIN C. HOLSTON
Keyword(s):  
Original Description ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code

An overlooked De Geer name, Nemotelus flavipes De Geer, 1776 has been identified as synonymous with Pandivirilia eximia (Meigen, 1820), a name in use for a species of stiletto fly (Diptera: Therevidae). The type specimen has been lost, and this synonymy is based on the original description and associated figures provided by De Geer. Nemotelus flavipes De Geer, 1776, is a nomen oblitum and Thereva eximia Meigen, 1820 is a herein recognized as a nomen protectum in accordance with Article 23.9.2 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, which maintains prevailing name usage for the species Pandivirilia eximia (Meigen, 1820).

The valid scientific names of the barred grass snake and its subspecies from mainland Italy and Sicily

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-558
Author(s):  
Uwe Fritz ◽  
Edoardo Razzetti ◽  
Josef Friedrich Schmidtler
Keyword(s):  
Type Locality ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Junior Secondary ◽  
Grass Snake

Abstract To stabilize current nomenclature, Coluber helveticus Lacepède, 1789 and Coluber siculus Cuvier, 1829 are qualified as nomina protecta to ensure the usage of the established names Natrix helvetica (Lacepède, 1789) and Natrix helvetica sicula (Cuvier, 1829) for the barred grass snake. For the same reason, Coluber bipes Gmelin, 1789, Coluber tyrolensis Gmelin, 1789 and Coluber scopolianus Daudin, 1803, all with type locality Dolomiti di Fiemme (Italy), are declared as nomina oblita according to Article 23.9 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (1999). Coluber helveticus Lacepède, 1789 was originally introduced as a replacement name for Coluber vulgaris Razoumowsky, 1789 (type locality: Jorat, Switzerland). However, the latter name becomes a junior secondary homonym of Natrix vulgaris Laurenti, 1768 when transferred to the genus Natrix and thus, according to Articles 57 and 59 of the Code, invalid and does not threaten the usage of Natrix helvetica for the barred grass snake.

New Species and New Records of Caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) from India

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4801 (3) ◽  
pp. 600-600
Author(s):  
SIMARJIT KAUR ◽  
DEEPTI GARIMA ◽  
MANPREET SINGH PANDHER
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Indian Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
International Code ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute

In the publication by Kaur et al. (2020), the depository for the holotype of Chimarra gangtokensis new species was given as “(NPC)”, but no corresponding explanation for this acronym was provided in that publication. Therefore, the name of the species is unavailable (International Code of Zoological Nomenclature 1999, Art. 16.4.2). We clarify here that the holotype is a male deposited in the National Pusa Collection, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi (NPC). The purpose of this note is to validate the name of the new species from the publication date of this erratum by a reference to the original description and diagnosis as an indication (International Code of Zoological Nomenclature 1999, Art. 13.1.2). 

Notes on the original description of the maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus (Mammalia, Pilosa, Bradypodidae), by Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger in 1811

Bionomina ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus LAMBERTZ
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
International Code ◽  
Nomen Nudum ◽  
Formal Description ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
International Union ◽  
Potential Description

The maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus (Mammalia, Pilosa, Bradypodidae), is an endemic species inhabiting the Mata Atlântica in southeastern Brazil (Hayssen 2009) and according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature is classified as vulnerable (Chiarello & Moares-Barros 2011). This species was described in the classic early account of mammalian classification (Illiger 1811) by Johann Karl Wilhelm Illiger (1775–1813), who mainly is well known rather for his entomological contributions (Heß 1881). However, this was not accepted by all subsequent authors, because it was claimed that the putative description of B. torquatus by Illiger represents a nomen nudum (see discussions in Gardner 2005, 2007). The first one who questioned the validity of this nomenclatural act was Thomas (1917: 352), who in turn rather attributed it to Desmarest (1816) (ex errore as “1817”). The main reason for this conception was that the original publication of this nomen by Illiger apparently was not accompanied by a diagnosis (Figure 1A), which according to Article 12.1 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (“the Code”, Anonymous 1999) is one of the obligatory criteria for the availability of scientific names. Gardner (2007: 160) on the contrary argued that the “N.” following the potential description of “Br.[adypus] torquatus” in Illiger (1811: p. 109, compare Figure 1A) probably refers to the note (“Nota”) at the end of the same page containing the actual description rather than to something like “novum”. The note, which also extends on page 110, indeed contains a brief diagnosis for this species (Figure 1B), validating it certainly as the formal description.

Revised nomenclature of the sea pen genus Balticina Gray, 1870 (= Halipteris Kölliker, 1870) (Anthozoa: Octocorallia)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4966 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
CARLOS DANIEL PÉREZ ◽  
RALF TARCISO SILVA CORDEIRO ◽  
GARY C. WILLIAMS ◽  
PAULA BRAGA GOMES
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Extensive Literature Review ◽  
Valid Genus ◽  
Family Names ◽  
Taxonomic History

The pennatulacean genus Balticina has had a long and confusing taxonomic history, with serious nomenclatural problems that remain unresolved. Owing to disagreements about authorships and dates of publication, the names Pavonaria, Norticina and Halipteris have all been used as valid in place of Balticina, or else been regarded as its junior synonyms, even simultaneously. In this paper, after an extensive literature review, we determine the authorships and dates for all the taxa involved in accordance with the provisions of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature and establish Balticina Gray, 1870 (=Halipteris) and Balticinidae Balss, 1910 (=Halipteridae) as the valid genus and family names, respectively, for this group of sea pens. We also propose the replacement name Rakollikeria for the preoccupied genus name Pavonaria Kölliker, 1870 (Balticinidae) (nec Schweigger, 1819 - Funiculinidae). 

Neotype of Neofelis diardi (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2110 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
PER CHRISTIANSEN
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Clouded Leopard ◽  
Neofelis Nebulosa

The recent recognition that the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is, in fact, two different species, which differ substantially with respects to craniodental and pelage morphology and genome characters, and the confusion about the initial descriptions of this taxon prompt designation of a neotype of Neofelis diardi. In this paper a neotype specimen consisting of a mounted skin, a skull, and a mandible (RMNH1981) is designated, which are housed at the National Museum of Natural History (Naturalis), in Leiden, the Netherlands. The type locality of Neofelis diardi is fixed as Palembang, Sumatra, under Article 76 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, rather than the original and erroneous locality of Java by Cuvier.

scholarly journals Evidence for the true type-locality of Rhamdia quelen (Siluriformes: Heptapteridae), and the geographical origin and invalid neotype designation of four of its synonyms

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Koerber ◽  
Roberto E. Reis
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Historical Information ◽  
Rhamdia Quelen ◽  
True Type ◽  
The Village ◽  
Probable Type

ABSTRACT Historical information on the probable type-locality of Pimelodus quelen and of its four junior synonyms that share the same neotype, Pimelodus namdia, Pimelodus sebae, Heterobranchus sextentaculatus, and Silurus rivularis, is presented and discussed. The neotype designation for those four species is deemed invalid for not complying with the provisions of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, making it technically possible to revalidate any of the four taxa from the synonymy of Rhamdia quelen without having to address the International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature. The type-locality of both Curimata gilbert and Callichthys asper are also restricted to rio Macacu at the village of Japuíba, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Molecular Characterization of Helobdella modesta (Verrill, 1872) (Hirudinida: Glossiphoniidae) from its type locality, West River and Whitneyville Lake, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2834 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILLIAM E. MOSER ◽  
DENNIS J. RICHARDSON ◽  
CHARLOTTE I. HAMMOND ◽  
Eric Lazo-Wasem
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
South America ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
International Code ◽  
Golden Gate ◽  
New Haven ◽  
The West

Clepsine modesta was described by Verrill (1872) based on specimens collected in the West River and Whitneyville Lake, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Consistent with Article 73.2.3 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (Anonymous 1999), the Syntype specimens of C. modesta originated from two localities and thus the type locality encompasses all of the places of origin. Moore (1898) synonomized C. modesta with the European Helobdella stagnalis (Linnaeus 1758) based on similarities in morphology. Subsequently, all North American leeches with a nuchal scute were considered as H. stagnalis with the exception of Helobdella californica Kutschera 1988, known only from Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to Europe and North America, Helobdella stagnalis has been reported from South America, Africa, and Asia (Sawyer 1986).

The correct spelling of the nomen of the lost shark Carcharhinus obsolerus White, Kyne & Harris, 2019 (Chondrichthyes, Carcharhinidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4657 (3) ◽  
pp. 599-600
Author(s):  
WILLIAM T. WHITE ◽  
PETER M. KYNE ◽  
MARK HARRIS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Zoological Nomenclature ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
International Code ◽  
Correct Spelling ◽  
A New Species

White et al. (2019) described a new species of whaler shark represented by only three specimens from South-east Asia, all collected prior to 1934. They proposed the nomen Carcharhinus obsolerus with the justification of: “The specific name is Latin for ‘extinct’ (obsolerus) in allusion to the fact that the species has not been recorded in many decades.” Dubois & Séret (2019) stated that the epithet obsolerus was “doubtless” an incorrect spelling which must be corrected to obsoletus. However, the Dubois & Séret (2019) publication becomes confusing in its discussion around the wording of the related Articles in the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (32.2, 33.2 and 32.5) and lacks a clear conclusion.

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