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Accepted name
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senior synonym, new combination
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| Etymology of generic noun |
An indigenous word from Brazil, in the region where Angela (Ichthyologist) was born and discovered several new fishes. (Personal communication from Barry Chernoff, Curator Fishes/Museum of Chicago
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| Etymology of specific epithet |
Named for Ajuricaba, paramount chief of the Manau Indians, formerly inhabited in the middle rio Negro area; led an unsuccessful attempt to resist the assaults of Portuguese slavers; averted a trial as a rebel by plunging in shackles into rio Negro waters.
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References using the name as accepted
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