Vocab Bloom Hub

xyphophorus

/zaɪˈfɒf.ər.əs/

1 entry

noun

/zaɪˈfɒf.ər.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод пресноводных рыб семейства пецилиевых, широко известных как меченосцы, характеризующийся удлинённой нижней лопастью хвостового плавника у самцов.

A genus of freshwater fish in the family Poeciliidae, commonly known as swordtails, characterized by the elongated lower lobe of the tail fin in males.

proper noun

  1. Swordtail fishC1formalscientific

    A genus of freshwater fish in the family Poeciliidae, commonly known as swordtails, native to North and Central America.

    ruМеченосец

    • Xyphophorus species are popular in home aquariums.
    • The male Xyphophorus has a distinctive elongated lower tail fin.
    • Breeding Xyphophorus in captivity requires specific water conditions.

    Synonymsswordtail