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Definition of red wag platy
red wag platy
Plural:red wag platies
• noun
1
A popular, selectively bred variety of freshwater aquarium fish (Xiphophorus maculatus) native to Central America, characterized by a bright red or orange body and distinctly contrasting solid black fins and tail.
Example
"The red wag platy is a hardy, livebearing species that adds a striking splash of color to a community aquarium."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red wag platy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-wag-platy