andinus

Andinus is a taxonomic name that has been used as a genus designation in various biological groups, though it is not widely recognized as a valid current genus across major taxonomic databases. The name is derived from Latin Andinus, meaning “Andean” or “from the Andes,” a reflection of geographic origin commonly used in the naming of species and higher taxa associated with the Andes region.

In historical and some secondary literature, Andinus has appeared as a proposed genus within different groups, including certain insect lineages and, less commonly, plants. Over time, many groups have revised their classifications, and species once placed in Andinus have often been reassigned to other genera. Because taxonomic opinions change and names are applied differently by various authors, the exact contents and status of Andinus vary across sources and time periods.

For current usage, researchers are advised to consult contemporary taxonomic databases and literature specific to the organism group of interest, such as the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), NCBI Taxonomy, GBIF, and, for plants, The Plant List or Plants of the World Online.

See also: Andean, Andina, Andes, taxonomic nomenclature.