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Poeciliidae

Poeciliidae

9.9
A family of small freshwater fish that includes guppies and mollies
  • noun
  • /poʊˈsɪliˌaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Poeciliidae
  • Many popular aquarium fish, such as guppies and mollies, belong to the Poeciliidae family.

Examples

  • Many popular aquarium fish, such as guppies and mollies, belong to the Poeciliidae family.

  • The Poeciliidae are native to the Americas but have been introduced to various habitats worldwide.

  • Scientists observed that species within the Poeciliidae display a wide range of coloration.

  • The Poeciliidae family includes popular aquarium fish.

  • Many Poeciliidae species are known for their vibrant colors.

  • The Poeciliidae are native to the Americas but have been introduced to various habitats worldwide.

  • Scientists observed that species within the Poeciliidae display a wide range of coloration.

Synonyms

poeciliid
vsPoeciliidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fish kept in tanks that gives birth to live young and is often brightly colored

is the broader taxonomic group including these fishes
poeciliid fish
vsPoeciliidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Small bright fish that give birth to live young, like guppies and mollies

is the wider family mainly found in the Americas rather than individual fish

Surface Forms

Poeciliidae singular
Poeciliidaes plural

Etymology

The word Poeciliidae comes from the Greek root poikilos, meaning 'varied' or 'spotted', and the ending -idae, which shows it is a group or family of animals. So, Poeciliidae is the family name for many small, often colorful freshwater fish like guppies, and the 'varied' part fits their many colours and patterns.