freshwater fish
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This general term refers to fish that live in fresh water, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.
freshwater fish
Fish that live in water with very little salt, rather than in the sea.
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ปลานิลเป็นปลาน้ำจืด plaa nin pen plaa náam cʉ̀ʉt Tilapia are freshwater fish. ปลานิลเป็นปลาน้ำจืด details
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เลี้ยงปลาน้ำจืด líaŋ plaa náam cʉ̀ʉt raise freshwater fish เลี้ยงปลาน้ำจืด details
Learning notes
Explanation
This term combines ปลา (“fish”) with น้ำจืด (“fresh water”), literally meaning “freshwater fish.” It is not the name of a particular species. It is a broad category covering fish that live in rivers, lakes, ponds, and other freshwater environments. It can also refer to freshwater fish as food or as a product of aquaculture. Use ตัว to count individual fish and ชนิด to count kinds or species.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing river and lake ecosystems, classifying fish, or talking about fishing and aquaculture. It is also used at markets and in food-related contexts.
Caution
The term includes fish from lakes, ponds, and wetlands as well as rivers. It is distinct from ปลาทะเล or ปลาน้ำเค็ม (“saltwater fish”) and ปลาน้ำกร่อย (“brackish-water fish”).