Lebistes (Noun)
Meaning
Guppies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientific name for the guppy is Poecilia reticulata or formerly Lebistes reticulatus.
- The species of fish, known as Lebistes reticulatus, was named after its discovery.
- Aquarium enthusiasts were drawn to the small fish Lebistes due to their low maintenance.
- Historically known as Lebistes reticulatus, guppies were originally classified by their Latin name.
- Prior to a taxonomic change, guppies were categorized as Lebistes reticulatus by ichthyologists.