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Definition of yellow tail violet cichlid
yellow tail violet cichlid
Plural:yellow tail violet cichlids
yellow tail violet cichlid Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of freshwater fish in the cichlid family (often Gephyrochromis lawsi), endemic to the rocky shores of Lake Malawi in East Africa, characterized by its purplish-violet body and bright yellow tail fin.
Example
"The aquarist carefully introduced a yellow tail violet cichlid into the large Lake Malawi biotope tank to add a splash of color."
• Nearby Words
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive English common name referring to the fish's distinct coloration and taxonomic family, Cichlidae. It specifically identifies Gephyrochromis lawsi, an African cichlid first described in the mid-20th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow tail violet cichlid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow tail violet cichlid