zebrafish /ˈziːbɹəˌfɪʃ/ noun3 •A small striped fish of species Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.Use of the GAL4-UAS technique for targeted gene expression in the zebrafish. — 2002 •Certain venomous lionfish, of genus Pterois. •A member of certain species of Percina (logperch). formszebrafishes