Scientific names

seedy · June 17th, 2008

Hi
I was doing some research on the humble Aussie Yabby and found it has one of coolest scientific names .

Cherax destructor

Sounds like a cartoon character ...lol
Here is another one I like ,

Distichodus sexfasciatus

Anyone have any other strange / interesting names ?

Chief_waterchanger · June 17th, 2008

Flexipenis vittata (recently changed to gambusia vittata)

Shawnie · June 17th, 2008

too difficult for me..most of the time I make up my own definitions and ways to pronouce them

steveangela1 · June 17th, 2008

oh wait till my wildlife managment husband gets home... he will give me a good one to post!!

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