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慈鯛科魚類 (Cichlids) > Geophaginae
Etymology: Apistogramma: Greek, apisto = uncertain + Greek, gramma = graphic signal (Ref. 45335); aguarico: The specific name refers to the type locality being situated in the río Aguarico system. A noun in apposition..