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8 the number of the profiled feature (e.g., ‘Threespot Cardinalfish’; ‘Multispot Lanternfish’). 12. The expression ‘common’, or emotive terms such as ‘dangerous’, as part of a fish’s name shall be used sparingly. Descriptors of size (e.g., little, large) should also be avoided unless strongly diagnostic of the species or group in question. 13. The use of standard names that are also widely used for other organisms should be avoided unless pre- or suffixed to make them distinct. 14. Family group names generally follow internationally accepted names (Nelson, 2006) unless alternatives are well entrenched in Australian mainstream literature. Steps for Standard Name Selection The following steps were used to select candidate names for the review process: STEP 1 (a) If the species has one or more vernacular or marketing names in Australia, go to STEP 2. (b) If the species does not presently have a documented vernacular or marketing name in Australia, derive/assign a name based on the general principles above and Guidelines for Deriving New Names below. STEP 2 (a) If the species already has a unique marketing name (FNC approved) then retain that name (but give due attention to general principles above). (b) Otherwise, go to STEP 3. STEP 3 (a) If the species has a single vernacular name (iconic or otherwise) in Australia then retain that name in full or in part (giving due attention to general principles above). (b) If the species has more than one vernacular name, select a name based on the general principles above and the Guidelines for Selecting Names below. Guidelines for Selecting Names The following criteria should be considered when selecting a name from a group of potentially available names. The relative importance of each will depend on the case at hand and flexibility is often needed. 1. Names that have been widely used across Australia for more than a century (historical names), or nationally entrenched names, would generally have preference over recently derived, less well-used names. 2. A regional name where the species is most commonly encountered/caught would normally have priority over less frequently used names or names used where the species is less common. 3. Names used in recent mainstream field guides and group treatments with regional relevance (e.g., Allen, Midgley & Allen, 2002; Kuiter, 2000) have wide public exposure Standard Names of Australian Fishes
9 and should generally be followed. It should also be noted that later guides are more likely to have applied each common name to the correct species. 4. A name that most effectively distinguishes a species from its closest relatives (e.g., by reference to a diagnostic feature) is preferred over less obvious or irrelevant combinations. 5. Where none of the above applies, names should be selected in full or in part based on their simplicity, unambiguous nature, and readability. Guidelines for Deriving New Names (where no Australian name exists) Names need to be derived on a case-by-case basis using one or more of the following criteria and considering relevant issues relating to the selection of existing names (above): 1. Adopt commonly used, local group names where they exist. 2. Use FAO or other international group names that are well known and widely applied elsewhere. 3. Construct descriptors based on - a. use of etymology of the epithet; b. structural attributes, coloration, and colour pattern; c. suitable adjectival modifiers reflecting the geographic distribution of the species; d. ecological or biological characteristics of the species; e. colourful, romantic, fanciful, metaphorical, otherwise distinctive and original names. 4. Use well-accepted aboriginal names as descriptors. 5. Repetition of frequently used descriptors (e.g., spotted, banded, striped, Australian, deepwater) should only be used when no other distinctive attribute exists. Syntax and Style Rules The following syntax and style rules were adopted (in addition to some mentioned above): • Hyphens are used sparingly, to improve readability or to define certain place names (e.g., Indo-Pacific) as described above. Reducing the use of hyphens simplifies the list and generally removes subjectivity as to where they should or shouldn’t be used. If there are three or four word components in a name, the last two represent the group name (without use of a hyphen to show that connection). For example, the ‘Bighead Gurnard Perch’ is a type of gurnard perch. However, there are rare exceptions to the rule, usually when the first two words represent a geographic descriptor (e.g., ‘Bass Strait Flounder’). Standard Names of Australian Fishes
Page 1: CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Resear
Page 5: CONTENTS ABSTRACT..................
Page 8 and 9: 2 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Au
Page 10 and 11: 4 The order of families follows the
Page 12 and 13: 6 species, and names for commercial
Page 16 and 17: 10 • Where possible, group name c
Page 18 and 19: 12 species, and more than one photo
Page 20 and 21: 14 APPENDIX A: LIST OF AUSTRALIAN S
Page 22 and 23: 16 37017000 HOUND SHARKS — Triaki
Page 24 and 25: 18 37039001 Southern Eagle Ray —
Page 26 and 27: 20 37068004 Shorthead Worm Eel —
Page 28 and 29: 22 37106026 Shadow Bristlemouth —
Page 30 and 31: 24 37119000 BOMBAY DUCKS — Harpad
Page 32 and 33: 26 37188000 FORKTAIL CATFISHES —
Page 34 and 35: 28 37224011 Bastard Red Cod — Pse
Page 36 and 37: 30 37232092 Shaggy Whiptail — Tra
Page 38 and 39: 32 37259000 PINEAPPLEFISHES — Mon
Page 40 and 41: 34 37282082 Shaggy Pipefish — Hyp
Page 42 and 43: 36 37290000 VELVETFISHES — Aploac
Page 44 and 45: 38 37311008 Brownbarred Rockcod —
Page 46 and 47: 40 37321012 Coal Grunter — Hephae
Page 48 and 49: 42 37330006 Northern Whiting — Si
Page 50 and 51: 44 37346057 Timor Snapper — Lutja
Page 52 and 53: 46 37357013 Orangelined Bullseye
Page 54 and 55: 48 37372042 Yellowspot Puller — C
Page 56 and 57: 50 37383009 Striped Threadfin — P
Page 58 and 59: 52 37386025 Redtail Parrotfish —
Page 60 and 61: 54 37408061 Germain’s Blenny —
Page 62 and 63: 56 37428043 Steinitz’s Shrimpgoby
Page 64 and 65:
58 37428373 Eyebrow Goby — Oxyuri
Page 66 and 67:
60 37437002 Inshore Surgeonfish —
Page 68 and 69:
62 37460048 Leopard Flounder — Bo
Page 70 and 71:
64 37465008 Brownstriped Leatherjac
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