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Definition of mickey mouse platy
mickey mouse platy
Plural:mickey mouse platies
• noun
1
A popular, selectively bred variety of the southern platyfish (Xiphophorus maculatus) that features a distinctive black marking on its tail base resembling the silhouette of the cartoon character Mickey Mouse.
Example
"The Mickey Mouse platy is an excellent choice for beginner aquarists due to its hardy nature and striking tail markings."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mickey mouse platy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mickey-mouse-platy