Cf.?

Waldo · Post by **Waldo** » 29 Mar 2006, 03:54

Ok I realize that you can use cf when identifying a similar sp. What exactly does cf stand for?

Dave Rinaldo · Post by **Dave Rinaldo** » 29 Mar 2006, 04:08

Bronzefry (Amanda)with the help of others is compiling definitions for the Glossary which is under HELP! in the toolbar.

cf is there.

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... highlight=

Waldo · Post by **Waldo** » 29 Mar 2006, 04:11

Thanks.. that ansewred my question. Spp can also refer to "sub-species" am I correct?

Post by **Silurus** » 29 Mar 2006, 04:29

No, spp. is just the abbreviation of species (in the plural).

Post by **Shane** » 29 Mar 2006, 04:37

cf. ("confer")and aff. ("affinis") are commonly confused in the hobby. Basically, think of cf. as signifying that a fish is probably the same as a described sp. but the identification needs to be confirmed. aff. on the other hand means probably related to a described sp. but different. For example, LDA 68 could be called Panaque aff. maccus.
-Shane

Waldo · Post by **Waldo** » 29 Mar 2006, 04:50

You know I've seen aff, but I don't think the light went on and I just assumed cf.

I could see where it causes problems. It kills me that there are still fish on my list that don't have identification yet.