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Platypoecilus

Platypoecilus

9.9
A small colorful freshwater fish often kept in home aquariums
  • noun
  • /ˌplætɪpəʊˈsiːləs/
  • Specialized
: Platypoecilus
  • The Platypoecilus is a colorful fish found in freshwater.

Examples

  • The aquarium featured several vibrant Platypoecilus swimming among the plants.

  • Many aquarists enjoy keeping Platypoecilus in their tanks.

  • Platypoecilus are popular among hobbyists for their colorful appearance and peaceful nature.

  • Researchers are studying the mating behaviors of Platypoecilus in controlled environments.

  • The aquarium featured several vibrant Platypoecilus swimming among the plants.

  • Researchers are studying the mating behaviors of Platypoecilus in controlled environments.

  • Many aquarists enjoy keeping Platypoecilus in their tanks.

Synonyms

platy
vsPlatypoecilus
  • US
1 8.2

A small, round freshwater fish from Mexico and Central America kept in home aquariums

is the formal genus that groups that common aquarium fish type
genus Xiphophorus
vsPlatypoecilus
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of small freshwater fish from Central America like swordtails and platies kept in aquariums

is the separate genus that specifically corresponds to those common aquarium fish
Xyphophorus
vsPlatypoecilus
  • Specialized
9.9

Small freshwater fish that give birth to live young and are kept in aquariums like swordtails and platies

is the distinct genus that specifically groups the common aquarium forms
poeciliid
vsPlatypoecilus
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is one single genus within that larger family of livebearing fishes

Compounds

Platypoecilus maculatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small freshwater fish from Mexico kept in home fish tanks

Surface Forms

Platypoecilus singular
Platypoecili plural

Etymology

Platypoecilus comes from Greek parts: platy- meaning 'flat' or 'broad', as in platypus, and -poecilus meaning 'varied' or 'many-coloured'. So the name shows a broad, colorful little freshwater fish, which fits the small aquarium 'platys'.