pupfish

/ˈpʌpˌfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small fish, especially one of the species of the genus Cyprinodon, often found in desert springs and oases.

“The pupfish was a small but resilient creature, found thriving in the arid desert environments.”

Synonyms

  • Cyprinodon
  • desert fish

Antonyms

  • large fish
  • ocean dweller