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Definition of leopard bush fish
leopard bush fish
Plural:leopard bush fish
• noun
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A freshwater labyrinth fish native to the Congo River basin in Central Africa, characterized by its striking dark spots against a yellowish-brown body and its predatory, leaf-mimicking behavior.
Example
"The aquarist decided to add a leopard bush fish to the tank, ensuring there were plenty of floating plants for it to hide among."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the aquarium trade, it is frequently referred to by its genus name as the leopard ctenopoma.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopard bush fish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopard%20bush%20fish