Jack Dempsey classification?

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  1. SHiBBY

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    Hey guys,


    Please have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Dempsey_fish

    A Jack Dempsey has been classified as Rocio octofasciata since 1903 it seems. It was however formerly known as Nandopsis octofasciatum and Cichlasoma octofasciatum.

    Now, only     Cichlasoma Octofasciatum is on the blacklist as an "Eight Banded Cichlid", but I'm sure this list has been modified since 1903, so is this referring to a Jack Dempsey, or is there another similar cichlid that has taken over this name with the Jack Dempsey falling under genus Rocio?

    Thanks!
     
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    Names change pretty often, and you'll notice this is especially true among cichlids. Yes - the Jack Dempsey is 'technically' on the blacklist.
     
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    Well that sucks. Thanks for the info. They really should keep the BL up to date with the latest names. Could cause some confusion like it did in my case. Now I've got a JD swimming around in my tank. Ah well...
     
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