| Common name | Crying Izak |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Human, B.A., 2006 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Coined by Compagno & Human, 2003, in reference to the characteristic tear line markings, akin to those seen on the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), projecting from the anterior of the eye to the edge of the lateral surface in dorsal aspect. |