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Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)
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Rivulidae (Rivulines)
溪鱂科 (Rivulines) > Cynolebiinae
Etymology: cricarensis: The specific name cricarensis is a reference to the occurrence of the new species in the Cricaré river basin, the former native name for the present day São Mateus River..