Dawkinsia denisonii

Translingual

Etymology

From Dawkinsia + English Denison (“A surname”). Named in honour of Sir William Thomas Denison, a British governor in India during the 19th century, honoring his contributions to the region.

Proper noun

Dawkinsia denisonii f

1. A taxonomic species within the family Cyprinidae – roseline shark.

References

• Dawkinsia denisonii on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Sahyadria denisonii on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Puntius denisonii on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons