From the latin faveolus,
after favus, honeycomb. In allusion to the colour pattern
formed by the pale blotches with thin dark limits. An
adjective.
feldbergae
Named
for Dr. Eliana Feldberg, researcher of Instituto Nacional
de Pesquisas da Amazônia, for her many contributions
on cytogenetics of Amazon fish.
ferruginea
This species (Pseudolaguvia)
is named after its reddish-brown colour in life (Latin
ferrugineus=colour of rust).
festivum
With
bright colours; gaily attractive.
filamentosa/um
With filament-like
appendages, (on the chin, in some cases).
filifer
From
the Latin filum, meaning thread, and fere, meaning to
bear. This is in reference to the filamentous extensions
of the first pectoral-fin ray.
fisheri
In honour of Fisher.
flavida
This
species (Pseudolaguvia) is named after its golden-yellow
colour (=Latin flavida) in life.
flaveolus
Golden-yellow.
flavipinnis
Yellow
fins.
flavitaeniata
Yellow stripes.
flavopicta
Painted
with yellow refers to the characteristic colouration of
this new species, with yellow marks over dark brown ground
(Cambera flavopicta)
flavus
Yellow.
flexilis
Flexible;
pliable.
fluminensis
The specific name 'fluminensis'
is from the Latin flumen meaning river, in reference to
the ecology of Harttia that represents a group
of rheophilic fish from the main channel of rivers.
fowleri
In
honour of Dr. Henry Weed Fowler.
forficulatus
From the classical
Latin word forficula, which is derived from the Latin
word forfex, meaning a pair of shears or scissors. This
is probably with reference to the long and serrated pectoral
fin spines.
formosanus
Previous
name for Taiwan.
formosae
This species is named
formosae, (Chaetostoma formosae)an adjective in genitive case derived from
the latin formosa. The name honours my sister, Laura María
Ballen, in recognition of her unconditional love and support
to me. (Gustavo A. Ballen).
formosa/us
Beautiful;
finely formed.
fossilis
Ancient.
frankei
Not
a valid scientific name, but refers to Hanns-Joachim Franke,
who first noticed the fish in the tanks of a Russian dealer.
frenatus
Bridled.
frieli
Named
for John P. Friel in recognition of his excellent contributions
to the study of African fishes.
froehlichi
Corydoras
froehlichi is named in honor and memory of Dr. Otávio
Froehlich (1958-2015), UFMS (Universidade Federal de Mato
Grosso do Sul), great teacher, and for generously sharing
his knowledge with several colleagues, besides contributing
to the development of LFCT as researcher and person.
fuelleborni
In honour of Dr. Fuelleborn,
a German army surgeon.
fulleri
Described in honour of the owner of the online catfish
page Corydoras World, Ian Fuller, and all the ongoing
work he has accomplished to the sub-family Corydoradinae.
fulvidraco
fulva; means
tawny, draco; means dragon.
furcatus/cata
Forked.
furiosus
Stinging spines in
its pectoral fins, earn this fish the “furiosus”
title that is part of its scientific name.
furunculus
Latin
for a petty thief or pilferer, and is in reference to
the dark band between the eyes that is similar to a bandit’s
mask. Treated as a noun in apposition.
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