Re: native names (was cara pintada)

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Tsuh Yang & Julio,

This is from Kullander's description of A. viejita:
"Etymology. Viejita is the vernacular name for Apistogramma spp. in eastern
Colombia; diminutive of Vieja (Spanish: old woman) vernacular for cichlids and
other fishes in various parts of South America."

I have read that some authors believe that it is due to the manner in which the
females lead their young like a mother ("the Old Lady"). Thus small cichlids are
called "little old women".

Mike Wise

Jota Melgar wrote:

> >is bujurque a native (indian) name or spanish?
>
> Definitely not Spanish. Now, I have no idea what native language it is,
> especially considering the number of tribes (Iquitos, Ucayalis, Huitotos,
> Omaguas, etc.) that inhabited the Peruvian jungle. Today that name is used
> throughout eastern Peru.
>
> >and why do they call cichlids "viejas" (old women) in spanish?
>
> No idea. The name is used mostly in Mexico and perhaps some Central
> American countries. I've never heard it used in South America.
>
> >now, julio, do you know what piaba means?
>
> Ornamental fish?
>
> Julio
>
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