apogonid

[ˌæpoʊˈɡɒnɪd]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Apogonidae family of marine fish, commonly known as cardinalfish or coralfish.

“The coral reef is home to many different species of apogonid, including the spot-tail cardinalfish.”

Synonyms

  • cardinalfish
  • coralfish

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish