Apisto Wilhelmi or Abacaxis ??

[fredmir1]

Apisto Wilhelmi or Abacaxis

Which is the correct name??

Thanks

George

 

[Mike Wise]

Neither. These are common/commercial names for the same species. As such this scientifically undescribed species should be more (or less) properly labeled as A. sp. Wilhelmi or A. sp. Abacaxis. Your use of the name "Apisto Wilhelmi" is the reason why Koslowski proposed the name "Abacaxis". Too many people were using the name "A. wilhelmi", giving the impression that it was a valid scientific name - which it is not. As for which is 'correct', that is up to the person using the name. Both are published in hobby books and magazines. I prefer the same name as Koslowski, Abacaxis, because it leaves no doubt that it is a common and not a scientific name.