What's with the names?

[ewurm]

After working at a fish store for several months now, I have learned that the discoverers of many fish were not heroes, but total d-bags. Why would you name a species after your self? Isn't it good enough that journals will log you as the discoverer? Many of the African Cichlids are indistinguishable to me because the names do not describe the fish in any way.

Who the hell wants to see Corydoras Wurmeri?

The people who discovered these species were self absorbed d-bags, and I hope that a better system is adopted soon. I propose that both genus and species have to be somewhat reflective of the fishes appearance, origin, or behavior. I further propose that an international standard for common names be made as well. Just like in medicine, there will be a scientific name and a generic name for each fish.

 

[rallysman]

So much for having a rallysmanus ewurminus fish.


edited to add:

If the fish was a drunk smartass that would be acceptable.

 

[AttackFish]

I think there could be a fish called an AttackFish, and just that.

But it would never really attack people and ask many questions each day.

 

[ewurm]

I think a fishes name must some how describe it. Like Trailerparkus abortionus, a fish that eats it's young. LOL

 

[AttackFish]

Or maybe I could use this to classify some people at my school!

F**ktardus Wannabeskateborderus

 

[ewurm]

Or maybe I could use this to classify some people at my school!

F**ktardus Wannabeskateborderus

Skateboarders are awesome entertainment. They are so high, they laugh when they bust open their skull doing a "sweet" trick. LOL

Seriously, does anyone agree that the naming system sucks either on the scientific side or on the common name side?

 

[BIGgourami]

common names suck B@!!Z!!

yellow cichlids? WTF R THOSE!!!! how am i supposed to find specs on a fish called the "yellow cichlid".
again another reason why lfs's shouldn't use that carp.

 

[ewurm]

common names suck B@!!Z!!

yellow cichlids? WTF R THOSE!!!! how am i supposed to find specs on a fish called the "yellow cichlid".
again another reason why lfs's shouldn't use that carp.

That's why I say we should standardize the system. All scientific names must in some way describe the fish, and are given a catalog number. All fish are also given ONE common name. This could solve many problems.

 

[bigspizz]

What would a red devil be? Redpsycodis byteyourdamnfingercis?

 

[Euge]

i dunno. i don't think its a good idea. Many 'scientists' in all fields name their discoveries after themselves or a family member. My ex girl friend has a dragon fly named after her. I personally don't mind not knowing the exact name of a fish. Finding infomation about it is half the fun. Also giving it standard common names will be near impossible, lots of LFS' name their fish to give it eye catching names. Like red indian snakehead.