Soldierfish (Noun)
Meaning
The larger squirrelfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Some of the larger squirrelfishes include the soldierfish, with large eyes designed for dim light.
- Soldierfish schooling typically occurs near coral reefs at dusk or dawn.
- The soldierfish belong to the larger squirrelfish family and are found in tropical waters.
- Schools of soldierfish gather together near a shipwreck in search of food.
- Larger species of squirrelfish, such as the soldierfish, can grow up to 8 inches in length.