A combination of Greek 'Para' - near or beside, Cetopsis - indicating that this genus is similar to Cetopsis, but sufficiently different to warrant its own genus.
Identification
Paracetopsis can be distinguished from all other genera in the Cetopsinae by the combination of the possession of a vomerine tooth patch with two or more rows of teeth and a medial gap between the contralateral components of the tooth patch.
Breeding
Unreported in the aquarium.
Size
Smallest 188mm, largest 242mm, average 224mm, most commonly 242mm. All SL.