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Astyanax ajuricaba
Synonym for Jupiaba ajuricaba (Marinho & Lima, 2009)

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  Current accepted name  
No
  Status  
Synonym
  Status details  
senior synonym, original combination
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  Etymology of generic noun  
The name of Astyanax, Hector´s son in the Greek mythology (Ref. 45335).
  Etymology of specific epithet  
Named for Ajuricaba, paramount chief of the Manau Indians, formerly inhabited in the middle rio Negro area; led an unsuccessful attempt to resist the assaults of Portuguese slavers; averted a trial as a rebel by plunging in shackles into rio Negro waters.
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References using the name as accepted
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