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Thanks Tom, Mike and Frank ! Question: Is Apistogrammoides still considered a valid genus? If it is within the A. regani phylogeny group, shouldn't it be Apistogramma pucallpaensis ? If not, then all other Apisto species outside of the regani group would need new genus names, correct ?
 

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Yes, Apistogrammoides Meinken 1965 is still considered a valid genus for now - at least until it is changed in a scientific publication. And yes, Ap. pucallpaensis is recognized as being part of Kullander's (1980) Apistogramma regani-group by most taxonomists familiar with both genera. Rules of the ICZN require that until changed and accepted it will not change. Will the genus be split (like Central American cichlasomines)? Probably yes, once genetics is better understood for species in the genus.
 

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"Taxonomy is the diaper used to organize the mess of evolution into discrete packages"
(Dr. Michael Sandel -- soon after becoming a father)
 

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