MOLT & MOSS NEOCARIDINA DECISION CARD
Version: 1.0
Reviewed: 2026-08-12
Topic: Separate species, trade line and provenance

Situation: A scientific name, trade label, colour or photograph is being used as identity.
Observe first: Separate the specimen, source, seller label, visible phenotype, documented ancestry, voucher, diagnostic characters and genetic method.
First action: Use the narrowest supported identity and preserve the original source name alongside any current taxonomic interpretation.
Record next: Record source colony, date, original label, photographs, diagnostic method, pedigree, vouchers, sequences and later reassignment.
Stop boundary: Do not authenticate species, purity, ancestry or named line from colour, one barcode, a database label or an updated synonym alone.
Permanent card: https://moltandmoss.com/care/action-cards/species
Governing guide: https://moltandmoss.com/care/species

This card is a first-decision aid, not a diagnosis, treatment authorization, complete method or substitute for the governing guide.