Dofleini

Dofleini is a taxonomic name that has appeared in scientific literature but does not correspond to a widely recognized or stable taxon. In zoological nomenclature, the suffix -ini is used to designate a tribe, a rank between subfamily and genus. The form dofleini is typically derived from a genus name or a person’s surname, though the exact origin of this particular invocation has varied between authors.

The term has been used in a few publications to designate a putative tribe or clade within an animal group, but there is no consistent circumscription or approved type genus. Because of the lack of a stable concept, subsequent authors have often redescribed, merged, or abandoned the grouping, leading to its uneven treatment across sources.

As a result, dofleini is not commonly listed in major taxonomic databases, and it is generally treated as obscure or unresolved. The lack of consensus means that membership, diagnostic features, and even the relevant higher taxonomic ranks remain unclear in many contexts.

For researchers encountering the term, it is advisable to consult the original sources in which dofleini was used to determine the exact scope intended by the author and to verify whether any current consensus exists.