When ( ) and when not??

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 31 Aug 2005, 17:01

This is one for our true professionals:
The symbol ( ) is sometimes used after a latin name and then includes the name(-s) of the author(-s). Sometimes it isn't.
My question: when do you use ( ) and when not.
Thanks for any help.

Post by **Silurus** » 31 Aug 2005, 17:26

You use the brackets when the name of the fish has been changed since its use in the original description (such as when placed in a different genus).

E.g.

Silurus batrachus Linnaeus, 1758 is now Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758).

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 31 Aug 2005, 18:45

And again many thanks for this very quick reply.
Now I can safely return to the synonyms and make NO mistakes !!