cyprinodont

/sɪˌprɪnoʊˈdɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of small, usually freshwater fish, such as the killifish or topminnow, belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae.

“The aquarium enthusiast was fascinated by the different species of cyprinodonts on display at the exhibit.”

Synonyms

  • killifish
  • topminnow

Antonyms

  • large fish
  • saltwater fish