fringehead

/ˈfrɪndʒhed/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wrasse, particularly in the genus Neoclinus, characterized by the long fringed rays of their dorsal fins.

“During the snorkeling trip, we spotted a fringehead fish swimming near the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • basslet
  • wrasse

Antonyms

  • flatfish
  • sole