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helleri

helleri

9.9
A small freshwater fish from Central America that people keep in aquariums and has a long swordlike tail
  • noun
  • Specialized
: helleri
  • The helleri is a beautiful fish.

Examples

  • The brilliant colors of the helleri make it a favorite among aquarium enthusiasts.

  • Many aquarists keep helleris because they are hardy and easy to breed.

  • A male helleri can be identified by its distinctive swordlike tail extension.

  • Many aquarists love the helleri for its unique appearance.

  • The helleri is a colorful fish often seen swimming gracefully in aquariums.

  • Many aquarium enthusiasts enjoy keeping the helleri for its unique appearance and lively behavior.

  • The distinct swordlike tail of the helleri makes it a favorite among freshwater fish lovers.

Synonyms

Xyphophorus helleri
vshelleri
  • Specialized
9.9

A small freshwater fish with a long sword-shaped tail often kept in aquariums

uses a shorter species label in everyday speech
swordtail
vshelleri
  • US
8.1

A small freshwater fish with a long sword-shaped lower tail fin often kept in aquariums

is one specific species rather than a general common type

Surface Forms

helleri singular
helleris plural

Etymology

Helleri is the species name given to this fish to honor a person called Heller. So helleri means 'Heller's' fish and tells you which species it is, the popular aquarium swordtail with a long, swordlike tail.