Convictfishes

/ˈkɑːnvɪktˌfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of convict fish; multiple striped tropical fish of the cichlid family.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'convict fish,' formed with '-es' (used because 'fish' becomes 'fishes' when referring to multiple species or individual specimens).

Kelly Says

Aquarium hobbyists love convict fishes because they're hardy, colorful, and fun to watch—but they're also aggressive, so you can't keep them with other fish unless you want literal convict-style behavior!

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