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Cichliformes (Cichlids, convict blennies) >
Cichlidae (Cichlids) > Cichlinae
Etymology: Cichla: Greek, kichle = wrasse (Ref. 45335); thyrorus: Name from the Greek noun 'thyroros', doorkeeper or porter, referring to the geographical distribution in the Cachoeira Porteira, the Portuguese word porteira meaning gate or entrance..
More on authors: Kullander & Ferreira.