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麗魚科 (Cichlids) > Cichlinae
Etymology: Cichla: Greek, kichle = wrasse (Ref. 45335); jariina: Named for the type locality, Rio Jari; an adjective with alternative endings -inus and -inum.
More on authors: Kullander & Ferreira.