Jack Dempsey

Meaning

Noun

  • Rocio octofasciata (species), a cichlid fish Native to Mexico and Honduras, but widely kept in aquaria and introduced elsewhere in the wild.

Origin

  • Named after the American boxing champion Jack Dempsey (1895–1983), because of its aggressive nature and strong facial features.

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