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Etymology: Cynopoecilus: Greek, kyon = dog + Greek, odous = teeth + Greek, poikilos = with a lot of colours (Ref. 45335); notabilis: From Latin adjective notabilis, meaning notable or remarkable, in reference to the morphology of the fins and coloration in males; a unique pattern among the species of Cynopoecilus..