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Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) >
Rivulidae (Rivulines) > Cynolebiinae
Etymology: Austrolebias: Composed from Austro = the south + see under Lebias; nachtigalli: Named for the ornithologist Giovani Nachtigall Mauricio, in appreciation of his valuable efforts to collect annual fishes from Rio Grande do Sul..
More on authors: Costa & Cheffe.