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Definition of white cloud mountain minnow
white cloud mountain minnow
Plural:white cloud mountain minnows
• noun
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A small, colorful freshwater fish native to the streams of the White Cloud Mountain in Guangdong, China, popular in the aquarium trade as a hardy, cold-water pet.
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"The White Cloud Mountain minnow is an excellent choice for beginners setting up their first unheated freshwater aquarium."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White cloud mountain minnow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-cloud-mountain-minnow