swordtail

A freshwater fish native to Central America, characterized by a long, sword-like extension on its tail fin, and commonly kept in aquariums.

• 🇪🇸Pez de agua dulce originario de América Central y del Sur, caracterizado por una prolongación alargada y afilada en la parte inferior de la aleta caudal, parecida a una espada. Es común en acuarios, de la familia de los poecílidos, y presenta dimorfismo sexual.

1. Freshwater aquarium fish B1 formal

   A small, brightly colored freshwater fish native to Central America, popular in home aquariums, with a distinctive long, sword-like extension on the tail fin of males.

   • The male swordtail is easily identified by its long, pointed tail fin.
   • Swordtails are peaceful fish that do well in community tanks.
   • She added a pair of swordtails to her aquarium last week.

   🇪🇸Pez espada de acuario

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