Common Names : Chocolate Cichlid & Other Confusing Common Names

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MyGiants said:
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
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It's not ummmm... eel shaped is it lol

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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.
 
Chicxulub said:
Goodness! That was before my mom was born! :lol2:

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.
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Big ass teeth and stripes. Screams tiger to me

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Ian21777 said:
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.
 
Chicxulub said:
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.
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But it is obvious that that is the reason for it. There is nothing dog-like about their teeth either

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