闘とう魚ぎょ

noun

fighting fish; Siamese fighting fish

Refers specifically to Betta splendens, a small freshwater fish known for aggressive male behavior. Common in the aquarium trade.

• 闘とう魚ぎょは美うつくしいひれを持もっている。

  The fighting fish has beautiful fins.

• オスの闘とう魚ぎょは縄なわ張ばり争あらそいで激はげしく戦たたかう。

  Male fighting fish fight fiercely over territory.