macedonicus

Macedonicus is a Latin adjective used in biological nomenclature to indicate origin from the historical region of Macedonia. In binomial names, macedonicus typically appears as the species epithet and may occur in several gendered forms to match the genus: macedonicus (masculine), macedonica (feminine), or macedonicum (neuter).

The epithet usually signals that the described taxon was collected in or is otherwise associated with the Macedonian region. The exact rationale and geographic scope are detailed in the original species description, and the interpretation can vary across taxonomic groups and historical periods.

In practice, macedonicus is used across both zoological and botanical nomenclature. The choice of ending follows Latin grammar rules, and the epithet is not intended to honor a person or imply particular relationships beyond geographic association. Names are governed by the relevant nomenclatural codes (ICZN for animals and ICN for plants, algae, and fungi), which prescribe Latin agreement and formatting conventions.

As with many geographic epithets, macedonicus does not refer to a contemporary political entity alone; it reflects a historical or regional connection to Macedonia. The same stem may appear in multiple, unrelated taxa, each with its own taxonomic history and description.