andaraensis

Andaraensis is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific binomial nomenclature of organisms to indicate a connection to a place named Andara. The epithet is formed by adding the Latin suffix -ensis to the toponym Andara, producing andaraensis, which is written in lowercase as part of a species name. It denotes origin, association, or locality related to Andara and is one of many toponymic epithets used in taxonomy.

Etymology and form: The suffix -ensis in Latin means “from, of, or pertaining to,” so andaraensis conveys a geographic link to Andara. In practice, the exact meaning can reflect the place of discovery, the origin of the specimen, or a locality associated with the taxon’s description. The epithet is treated as the second part of a binomial name, following the genus, and is subject to the gender and spelling conventions of the relevant nomenclature code.

Taxonomic usage and rules: Epithets like andaraensis are chosen by the describer and must comply with the rules of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature or the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, depending on the organism group. The epithet is intended to be informative and stable within the genus, and its formation is meant to avoid duplication within that genus.

Notes: The interpretation of andaraensis depends on the original description, including whether Andara refers to a real locality or a commemorative name. As with other toponymic epithets, the precise geographic reference is best confirmed by consulting the taxonomic publication in which the name was established.