spikedace

/ˈspaɪkɪdˌeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small fish (Meda fulgida) of western North America, having a distinctive pair of long spines.

“The researchers studied the spikedace population in the river ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • goby
  • minnow

Antonyms

  • giant fish
  • large predator