Pterophyllum: meaning, definitions and examples

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Pterophyllum

 

[ หŒtษ›rษ™หˆfษชlษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

zoology

Pterophyllum is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae, commonly known as angelfish. These fish are popular in the aquarium trade due to their striking appearance and graceful swimming. They are characterized by their laterally compressed bodies and long fins.

Synonyms

angelfish, freshwater fish

Examples of usage

  • The Pterophyllum scalare is one of the most common species of angelfish.
  • Aquarium enthusiasts often admire the beauty of Pterophyllum fish.
  • Pterophyllum species thrive in well-planted tanks.

Translations

Translations of the word "Pterophyllum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะŸั‚ะตั€ะพั„ั–ะปัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒˆใƒฉใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒซใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ„ฐ๋กœํ•„๋ฃธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุชุฑูˆู…ูŠููŠู„ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡คๅฐพ้ฑผๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Pterophyllum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Pterophyllum

Etymology

The name "Pterophyllum" comes from the Greek words 'pteron', meaning 'wing', and 'phyllon', meaning 'leaf', which together reflect the fish's wing-like fins and leaf-like body shape. The genus was first described in the early 20th century, and species within it have since become some of the most popular and recognizable freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. This popularity can be attributed to their vibrant colors and dynamic swimming patterns, as well as their relatively peaceful nature compared to other cichlids. Pterophyllum species are native to the Amazon Basin and have adapted to various freshwater environments, leading to a variety of forms and colors that hobbyists appreciate.