Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
Info
Allen, Erdmann, Cahyan, 2015
Colouration: when alive the small juveniles are light blue on head, anterodorsal body, and in a streak on upper edge of caudal peduncle, bright yellow on remainder of body; adults are mainly bright yellow with numerous small turquoise spots on head and body .
Etymology:
The specific name maurineae was chosen in honor of Maurine Shimlock, who has done outstanding journalism and photography in support of marine conservation in the Cenderawasih Bay area of the surrounding Bird's Head region.
Colouration: when alive the small juveniles are light blue on head, anterodorsal body, and in a streak on upper edge of caudal peduncle, bright yellow on remainder of body; adults are mainly bright yellow with numerous small turquoise spots on head and body .
Etymology:
The specific name maurineae was chosen in honor of Maurine Shimlock, who has done outstanding journalism and photography in support of marine conservation in the Cenderawasih Bay area of the surrounding Bird's Head region.
