Angelfish

/ˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒə‍lfɪʃ/

/ˈeɪndʒəɫˌfɪʃ/

[noun]

Angelfish

[NOUN]

a small freshwater fish, black and silver in color, with long fins that originates in South America

What is an "angelfish"?

An angelfish is an elegant and graceful freshwater fish known for its distinctive triangular shape and vibrant colors. Native to the tropical regions of South America, they have long, flowing fins and a laterally compressed body that gives them their angelic appearance. Angelfish come in various color variations, including shades of silver, black, and various patterns of stripes or spots. They are highly sought after for their beauty and are popular inhabitants of home aquariums. Angelfish are known for their territorial behavior, often establishing dominance within their aquatic environment. They are omnivorous, feeding on a diet that includes small fish, insects, and plant matter. With their mesmerizing appearance and peaceful temperament, angelfish bring an enchanting allure to any aquarium setting.

sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do

synonyms : angel shark

monkfish

Squatina squatina

deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters

synonyms : Chaetodipterus faber

spadefish

Examples

1. You get a little angelfish.

2. Angelfish has been kind of historical design within the ice sculpture community.

3. 75% of hermaphroditic fish actually go the other way, like parrotfish, angelfish, groupers, and some sea stars.

4. Animals like tigers, okapi, angelfish, and certain hyenas all wear stripes, too, and /none/ of them are closely related in terms of evolution.

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