batfish

Noun

Meaning

A name given to several species of fishes: (a) The Malthe vespertilio of the Atlantic coast. (b) The flying gurnard of the Atlantic (Cephalacanthus spinarella). (c) The California batfish or sting ray (Myliobatis Californicus.)

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stingray sea bat ogcocephalid bat fish

Hypernyms

acanthopterygian spiny-finned fish

Derivatives

batfishes

Examples

Good water quality should be maintained at all times. citation Batfish A Dusky Batfish Batfish are gorgeous and striking fish that are not common in aquaria for one major reason: they get huge. Source: Internet

Batfish change greatly as they grow, however the potential aquarist is most likely to see them in their juvenile form, so that is the description of the colouration here. Source: Internet

Those visitors and donations keep the tribute up; the Batfish receives no state funding. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Batfamily Batfan BATFE batfishes Batfleck batfolder