poecilitic

/pɒsɪˈlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

Of or relating to the Poeciliidae, a family of live-bearing tooth-carps.

“The researcher found that the poecilitic fish were thriving in their new habitat.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater fish
  • live-bearing fish

Antonyms

  • egg-laying fish
  • marine fish