bonytail

/ˈboʊniːteɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of fish (Gila robusta) in the family Cyprinidae, found in the Colorado River basin in North America.

“The bonytail is a critically endangered fish native to the Colorado River.”

2. noun

A fish with a long, slender body and a distinctive bony ridge along its back.

“The guide pointed out a bonytail swimming in the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • Gila robusta
  • longnose dace

Antonyms

  • fathead minnow
  • roundtail chub