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flagfish, American flagfish, Jordanella floridaenoun
a fish with a dark-blue back and whitish sides with red stripes; found in swamps and streams of Florida
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Flagfish
The flagfish (Jordanella floridae), also known as the American flagfish or Florida flagfish, is a pupfish, a type of killifish, from the family Cyprinodontidae which is endemic to Florida. It is found in the aquarium trade. Its common name derives from the dominant males' body pattern, which bears some resemblance to the Flag of the United States.
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Flagfish, also known as American Flagfish or Flagfin, is a small species of fish from the family Cyprinodontidae. It is native to Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. This visually striking species is named for its colors and patterns that resemble the American flag, particularly males which exhibit red stripes alternating with lighter ones, and a starry blue-green patch towards the head. They are commonly kept in aquariums due to their vibrant colors and patterns. These hardy fish are capable of withstanding a variety of environmental conditions.
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Flagfish
The flagfish or American flagfish, Jordanella floridae, is a killifish native to Florida. It received its name because the male fish resembles the American flag, with a large black/blue dot and alternating red and black/blue stripes on its body. It is a common, native fish in Florida that is occasionally found in fish stores. They make quick work of hair algae and they may also eat plants in a planted aquarium.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of flagfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of flagfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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