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Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers)
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Rivulidae (Rivulines)
溪鱂科 (Rivulines) > Cynolebiinae
Etymology: trifasciatus: The specific epithet trifasciatus refers to the color pattern of the anal fin of males..