Armored Catfish (Noun)
Meaning
South American catfish having the body covered with bony plates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The armored catfish is found in the slow-moving waters of South American rivers and streams.
- Armored catfish have been around for millions of years, and their fossil records have been discovered in South America.
- Due to their protective plates, the armored catfish has few natural predators in the wild.
- In the aquarium trade, armored catfish are popular exotic fish among fishkeepers.
- Despite their armor, armored catfish can still be injured by sharp objects and other aquarium decorations.