Paracheirodon (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Characidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The most popular aquarium species among Paracheirodon are the Cardinal tetra and the Neon tetra.
- Many hobbyists appreciate Paracheirodon fish due to their beautiful appearance and energetic schooling behavior.
- Scientists closely monitor populations of Paracheirodon species, considering habitat threats such as overcollection for aquarium trade and rainforest degradation.
- Their rapid color shifting provides significant behavioral communication, usually relating aggression between competitive male Paracheirodon during the reproductive phase.
- Collecting efforts tend to decrease or local wild stocks during past experiences since native breed collection centers commercially are insufficient while an expanding call promotes commercially managing successful development.