There is a great article in this months Prcatical Fish Keeping (UK mag) that details the scientific naming process for new species. A big 'no no' is the practice of naming any fish after yourself (apparently!).
Therefore, how come I seem to see a lot of species with some form of 'Bleher' used in the latin? I presume that this relates to Heiko Bleher which either means:
A - He is so well thought of in the community that people regularly name new fish after him.
B - He ignores the opinion of self-naming as a 'no-no'.
C - The practive of self-naming is not actually frowned upon at all and PFK have got it wrong.
anyone have any idea?
Therefore, how come I seem to see a lot of species with some form of 'Bleher' used in the latin? I presume that this relates to Heiko Bleher which either means:
A - He is so well thought of in the community that people regularly name new fish after him.
B - He ignores the opinion of self-naming as a 'no-no'.
C - The practive of self-naming is not actually frowned upon at all and PFK have got it wrong.
anyone have any idea?