quillfish

/ˈkwɪlfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of marine fish (Snyderidia compersonii) found in tropical waters, characterized by long, quill-like appendages on its head

“The scuba diver spotted a quillfish hiding behind a coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • marine fish
  • tropical fish

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish
  • inland fish