bristlemouth

/ˈbrɪs.təlməʊθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, deep-sea fish that has a mouth surrounded by sharp, pointed teeth.

“The bristlemouth is one of the most unusual-looking fish in the ocean, with its many teeth and bioluminescent spots.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea fish
  • smalltoothed fish

Antonyms

  • large fish
  • shallow-sea fish