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Definition of panchax

panchax

/ˈpæn.tʃæks/
pan · chax
Plural:panchaxes
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• noun

1

A small, brightly colored freshwater killifish native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its surface-feeding behavior and popularity in aquariums.

Example

"The aquarist decided to introduce a pair of blue panchax to the surface layer of her densely planted tank."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by Scottish ichthyologist Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1822 as a species name (Esox panchax), derived from the local Bengali word 'pāñcak' used to describe these small fishes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panchax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panchax
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