The generic name Paleohoplias comes from the Greek palaios, which means "old", and hoplias, which is a closely related genus of fish in the same family, Erythrinidae. The species name assisbrasiliensis is in reference to the city of Assis Brasil, which is near the type locality. ==Classification==
Classification
Paleohoplias is one of four genera within the family Erythrinidae, and the only extinct genus. It is most closely related to the genus Hoplias. ==References==