Genus Xyphophorus (Noun)
Meaning
Swordtails.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Xiphophorus hellerii is one of the popular aquarium species in the genus Xiphophorus.
- Many of the swordtail fish, members of the genus Xiphophorus, exhibit rapid courtship displays.
- Xiphophorus montezumae, the montezuma swordtail, belongs to the same genus as Xiphophorus clemenciae.
- Xiphophorus xiphidion and other fish within this genus usually grow vibrant color patterns and large caudal fins.
- Livebearing swordtails from the genus Xiphophorus continue to gain recognition for being diverse.