Incorrect scientific names

[match69]

Hi all,
It might be my touch of ocd but I'm getting a bit miffed with scientific names being wrong either on the net or in store. I recently saw a pair of skunk clowns labelled as Amphiprion Perideraion but they had no white bar on their operculum. I identified them as A. Akallopisos but was ignored by staff (since rectified I think). I went online and looked them up on a wholesalers website and saw exactly the same thing; yes, I accept that they may have supplied the shop but it was the shops own label. I have sent the company an email but have had no reply. If I had looked closer at the website I wouldn't have bothered emailing. They have Percula Clowns listed as A. Ocellaris, (They also have Percula Clowns listed as A. Percula, there should be no confusion!) so they seem to have more problems than I can help with.
My point is, it is ok if you are familiar with the species, you can laugh at their mislabelling but if not and the scientific name is wrong how can you be sure you are researching it truthfully? Do people still do that? Is it just me being picky? I still hear of people buying a fish tank and fish (I mean together!! On the same day!!) so perhaps I am Waaaay out there.
Regards,
Mark.

 

[Reefing Madness]

AH, this is the way we get rare fish for next to nothing. Most stores don't care to get the names correct, they are just there for a sale, what do they care. You see a fish worth 10 times whats listed because they get the name wrong, this is when we love it.

 

[mike007]

AH, this is the way we get rare fish for next to nothing. Most stores don't care to get the names correct, they are just there for a sale, what do they care. You see a fish worth 10 times whats listed because they get the name wrong, this is when we love it.

+1 just wish i knew all the names lol

 

[Eienna]

If you know what you're looking at, a mislabel can be beneficial to you...XD

I just saw a fish labeled as a scooter blenny the other day, but I'm sure it was a scooter X mandarin hybrid, with some gorgeous blue on its face. Some places mught charge more for a hybrid...

 

[match69]

Hi to all and thanks for your replies.

I just don't get it. I can think of no other hobby that put up with all the hybrids that are appearing now, let alone charge £££s ($$$, fer those over the pond :-) I just read of a mutant ray that sold for $100,000 because it wasn't round! If it can breed there may soon be dozens of these 'grecks' ( mutant, oddball call it what you will) on the market; perhaps why someone was willing to pay such a price. Most hybrids don't breed so there is a bit of hope but you will always get someone willing to pay silly money for the rarity value alone or just because they can. I haven't caught up with the situation fully but the Anemonefish market seems to value hybrids highly. By the 'market' I mean us, the people that buy them. I have to admit Eienna, that I also got caught up in this with, I think they are labeled 'Lightning Clown' or 'Minstrel clown'; I would love a pair, but Keep yer 'ands off me Mandarin :-) That was the fish that started my affair with salt. I would hate to see that species mut(il)ated. Anemonefish seem to be like dogs; any breeds with any, mechanics allowing ;-) So we have all these 'New' Anemonefish appearing with all black or mosaic patterns or saddlebacks or misprints. The scientific name then is pointless.
Regards,
Mark.

 

[Eienna]

I don't have a beef with hybrids and/or "sports," as they do occur in nature, as long as that mutation or mix does not interfere with the health of the specimen. They can be fun just for the fact that they're different. I agree about the prices, though. It's a bit insane. XD

Actually - as much as I love mandarins - it got me thinking that a cross such as what I saw could offer some flash in a slightly less difficult package.