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Etymology: Crenicichla: Latin, crenulatus = cut, clipped + Greek, kichle = wrasse (Ref. 45335); tingui: The specific name is a Tupi word used in southern Brazil to designate an origin or inhabitant of the State of Paraná..
More on authors: Kullander & Lucena.