LOL!!! I don't really know of any other names for the pikes aside from their scientific....oh well. Just the way i learned it. I think the most annoyin recent latin change is from Vieja to Paratheraps. I was just gettin used to Vieja and then BAMM!! They change it to Paratheraps...oh well. Such is life. I really do think its a good idea for any hobbyist to learn the scientific names of there fish. Its much easier to order in your fish and talk about them cuz as was stated, everyone can know what they are cuz latin names are universal. For me they are pretty easy to learn, especially if i am interested in the fish. As long as its CA/SA cichlid, I'm good to go..after that it starts gettin iffy for me. I mean i can recognize other species of fish sometimes...but I'm more cichlid orientated when it comes to them. Good thread! I apologize if I've confused anyone with all my pike cichlid posts...lol....