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Definition of Killifish
1. Noun. Small mostly marine warm-water carp-like schooling fishes; used as bait or aquarium fishes or in mosquito control.
Generic synonyms: Cyprinodont
Specialized synonyms: Fundulus Heteroclitus, Mummichog, Fundulus Majalis, May Fish, Mayfish, Striped Killifish, Rivulus, American Flagfish, Flagfish, Jordanella Floridae
Specialized synonyms: Fundulus Heteroclitus, Mummichog, Fundulus Majalis, May Fish, Mayfish, Striped Killifish, Rivulus, American Flagfish, Flagfish, Jordanella Floridae
Definition of Killifish
1. n. Any one of several small American cyprinodont fishes of the genus Fundulus and allied genera. They live equally well in fresh and brackish water, or even in the sea. They are usually striped or barred with black. Called also minnow, and brook fish. See Minnow.
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