viperfish

/ˈvaɪpərˌfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

any of several deep-sea fish, especially the one with large teeth and a large mouth, of the family Stomiidae.

“The viperfish’s large teeth and bioluminescent lures on its lower jaw help it to capture prey in the dark deep-sea environment.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea fish
  • stomiid

Antonyms

  • shallow-water fish