Sleeper Goby (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The aquarium featured a variety of tropical fish, including a vibrant sleeper goby that rested quietly on the sandy bottom.
- Divers exploring the shallow waters of the coral reef spotted a well-camouflaged sleeper goby hiding among the sea anemones.
- The pet store specialized in tropical fish and had a selection of colorful sleeper gobies that made interesting additions to home aquariums.
- Marine biologists studying the habits of tropical fish observed that the sleeper goby was a nocturnal feeder, only venturing out at night to hunt for food.
- In the calm waters of the tide pool, a small sleeper goby rested quietly, relying on its camouflage to avoid predators.