catadromous

/ˌkætəˈdrɒməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a fish that migrates from freshwater to saltwater to spawn.

“Some catadromous fish species face significant threats due to overfishing and habitat destruction.”

2. noun

A fish that migrates from freshwater to saltwater to spawn.

“Salmon are an example of catadromous fish that migrate thousands of miles to reach their spawning grounds.”

Synonyms

  • anadromous

Antonyms

  • catatrophic