vitiensis
Vitiensis is a Latin adjective meaning "of Fiji." It is commonly used in scientific nomenclature to denote that a particular species, subspecies, or other taxon was discovered in or is native to the islands of Fiji. For instance, many plants and animals found in Fiji have "vitiensis" as part of their scientific name.
Examples of its use can be found in the botanical and zoological worlds. A well-known example is
The use of geographical epithets like "vitiensis" is a convention in taxonomy to honor the origin or