Soapfish (Noun)
Meaning
Fishes with slimy mucus-covered skin; found in the warm Atlantic coastal waters of America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Soapfish are nocturnal bottom-dwellers that tend to hide in crevices and under ledges during the day.
- In aquariums, soapfish are often used to help clean up leftover food due to their voracious appetites.
- Soapfish secrete a thick layer of mucus over their skin that helps protect them from predators.
- The soapfish's unique, flesh-like color pattern helps it blend in with its surroundings as it lies in wait for prey.
- When threatened, the soapfish can release a cloud of mucous into the water to confuse predators.