Aequidens
noun
Ae·qui·dens
\ˈē-kwə-ˌdenz, ˈe-\
Definition of Aequidens
: a genus of small bright-colored South American cichlid fishes including several species popular in the tropical aquarium — see blue acara
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Origin and Etymology of aequidens
New Latin, from aequi- + Latin dens tooth — more at tooth
First Known Use: 1860
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