noun
- a member of a family of freshwater fish found in South Asia and Madagascar, typically having colorful scales
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The orange chromide is a popular aquarium fish native to India and Sri Lanka.
- Researchers studied the breeding behavior of chromides in their natural habitat.
- The green chromide can tolerate both fresh and brackish water conditions.
- Several species of chromides are endemic to the Western Ghats region.
- Aquarists prize chromides for their vibrant colors and interesting behaviors.