neon tetra

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neon tetra

n.
A small tropical freshwater fish (Paracheirodon innesi) of northern South American streams, having iridescent blue and red markings and often kept in home aquariums.
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ne′on tet′ra


n.
a small, bright red and blue South American characin fish, Pracheirodon innesi: a popular aquarium fish.
[1935–40]
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