Common Names : Chocolate Cichlid & Other Confusing Common Names

[Ian21777]

Maybe when this fish was first caught they would slip out of there hands easily. So they said this fish is a slippery dick! and the name stuck

It's not ummmm... eel shaped is it lol

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[MyGiants]

Its a wrasse can get up to 12"

 

[Ian21777]

Its a wrasse can get up to 12"

No comment, I don't want to get in trouble

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[PwNz I R COLE]

Wolf cichlid dot on...midas???

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[Aquanero]

Midas because they are gold and everything King Midas touched turned to gold "The Midas Touch" I can see that one, a strech but I get it.

 

[Ian21777]

Goodness! That was before my mom was born!

There really is an incredible wealth of knowledge on this site.

As for me, I can't stand the common name of my favorite fish: the African tiger fish. Tigerfish is a stupid name for this fish. It has nothing to do with tigers! Datnoides are tiger fish; their pattern looks like a tiger. Hydrocynus is a perfect name for these fish. They're active, intelligent and aggressive. They also prowl around in packs. Dogfish is the perfect name for them! Their scientific name is literally 'water dogs'. I really wish that term would catch on for these things.

Big ass teeth and stripes. Screams tiger to me

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[Chicxulub]

Big ass teeth and stripes. Screams tiger to me

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I've never seen a tiger with stripes that go front to back. Colors don't match either. I don't like the name, I don't think it fits.

 

[Ian21777]

I've never seen a tiger with stripes that go front to back. Colors don't match either. I don't like the name, I don't think it fits.

But it is obvious that that is the reason for it. There is nothing dog-like about their teeth either

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