A small colourful labyrinth fish that is native to SE Asia and popular in aquariums.
斗鱼；叉尾斗鱼
Genus Macropodus, family Belontiidae: several species, including M. opercularis
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Macropodus opercularis is the paradise fish. It is a gorgeous melange of reds, blues, blacks, and whites. It is a labyrinth fish, thus, it can survive in waters with low oxygen content by gulping air.
Paradise fish are rather aggressive and two males will fight it out to see who is stronger. Soon they will develop a pecking order. Paradise fish fight by locking jaws and biting at the opponent's sides.
Definition of paradise fish in US English:
paradise fish
noun
A small colorful labyrinth fish that is native to Southeast Asia and popular in aquariums.
斗鱼；叉尾斗鱼
Genus Macropodus, family Belontiidae: several species, including M. opercularis
Example sentencesExamples
Paradise fish are rather aggressive and two males will fight it out to see who is stronger. Soon they will develop a pecking order. Paradise fish fight by locking jaws and biting at the opponent's sides.
Macropodus opercularis is the paradise fish. It is a gorgeous melange of reds, blues, blacks, and whites. It is a labyrinth fish, thus, it can survive in waters with low oxygen content by gulping air.