Snipefish (Noun)
Meaning
Small bottom-dwelling fish of warm seas having a compressed body and a long snout with a toothless mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snipefish was spotted hiding behind a coral reef in the warm waters of the Caribbean.
- Marine biologists have been studying the unique characteristics of the snipefish in its natural habitat.
- Divers often encounter snipefish while exploring the ocean floor in tropical regions.
- The snipefish uses its long snout to search for small invertebrates in the sand and crevices.
- In aquariums, snipefish are often kept in tanks with plenty of hiding places to mimic their natural environment.