Ogilbia suarezae
| Ogilbia suarezae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Ophidiiformes |
| Family: | Bythitidae |
| Genus: | Ogilbia |
| Species: | O. suarezae |
| Binomial name | |
| Ogilbia suarezae Møller, Schwarzhans & J. G. Nielsen, 2005 | |
Ogilbia suarezae is a species of fish of the genus Ogilbia found in the shallows of the Caribbean Sea. It is yellowish in color and is livebearing.
Etymology
It was named in honor of Susan Suarez, a professor at Cornell University, in recognition of her careful study of the reproductive biology of the related fish Ogilbia cayorum.
External links
References
- Ogilbia suarezae Moller, Schwarzhans & Nielsen 2005, Aqua 10(4):194
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