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So stick with old school using latin to combine genus and species or this given alternative of using indigenous knowledge of a species if any.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/12...of-pygmy-pipehorse-tribal-name-in-world-first
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/12...of-pygmy-pipehorse-tribal-name-in-world-first
The newly discovered pygmy pipehorse species, a fish similar to the seahorse, has been given the scientific name Cylix tupareomanaia.
Its common name will be manaia pygmy pipehorse, or tu pare o manaia.
With regard to its scientific name, Cylix comes from the Greek and Latin word for a cup or chalice – referring to the cup-like crest on the top of the pipehorse’s head.
Tupareomanaia refers to “the garland of the manaia” – with manaia being the Māori name for seahorse.
Trnski said it was the first animal in the world to have a tribal name included as far as he was aware.
“It is overdue recognition of traditional knowledge that can contribute to the discovery of new species.”