mormyroid

/ˈmɔrmɪraɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of catfishes in the family Claroteidae, characterized by their long barbels and toothless jaws.

“The aquarium features a rare species of mormyroid, found only in the river delta.”

Synonyms

  • catfish
  • claroteid

Antonyms

  • salmon
  • tuna