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Paracheirodon axelrodi

Paracheirodon axelrodi

9.9
A small bright freshwater fish with red and blue stripes kept in fish tanks
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many aquarists choose Paracheirodon axelrodi for its vivid red and blue stripes.

Examples

  • In their natural habitat, Paracheirodon axelrodi swim in large schools along the Rio Negro.

  • With its striking red and blue patterns, the Paracheirodon axelrodi is often referred to as the cardinal tetra.

  • The pet store recommended keeping a group of Paracheirodon axelrodi to create a vibrant display in the tank.

  • The Paracheirodon axelrodi is a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.

  • Have you seen a Paracheirodon axelrodi in person?

  • Aquarium owners enjoy watching the colorful Paracheirodon axelrodi dart among the plants in their tanks.

  • The bright colors of the Paracheirodon axelrodi make it a stunning addition to any freshwater aquarium.

Synonyms

cardinal tetra
vsParacheirodon axelrodi
8.4

A small bright freshwater fish with red and blue stripes

is the scientific Latin name used in formal classification

Surface Forms

Paracheirodon axelrodi singular
Paracheirodon axelrodis plural

Morphology

Paracheirodon + axelrodi

This is a Linnaean binomial: the genus name 'Paracheirodon' signals a type of small freshwater fish, so a learner who recognises that genus could infer the expression refers to a species of that fish. However the specific epithet 'axelrodi' is an arbitrary/proper name with no compositional meaning, so the precise identity ('cardinal tetra') and any additional sense cannot be derived from the parts alone.

Etymology

Paracheirodon axelrodi is named after Herbert Axelrod, a fish collector and writer who helped bring this tiny, bright fish into home tanks. Its long red stripe led people to call it the 'cardinal tetra', so the name now refers to this small red-and-blue aquarium fish.