Scientific Names of Killies

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Not only is it necessary one use the proper scientific name for a specific 
killifish, but an accurate collection site is often vital. I fear there have 
been some erroneous collection sites floating about, so be careful. Then too, 
I have encountere a collection site designated "CI" and was chagrined to find 
that simply means Commercial Import. "That ain't no collection site!" It may 
be helpful in giving a date for the collection, but don't use it for a 
collection site. Those fish are simply "aquarium strain" until a definite 
collection site is identified. 

Common names are OK among a close community of friends, but are a real 
problem talking with someone in Germany or even the other side of the USA. 
The beginners simply must learn the proper nomenclature. The AKA has done a 
wonderful job of furnishing us with the printed material, thank goodness. I 
presume the name changes have complicated the editing of the new Atlas of 
Wildekamp, Vol !V. Hurry with KMI IV, please.

                                                                        Harry 
Specht
                                                                        
Sarasota, FL
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