Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wallfish
Noun
/ˈwɔːl.fɪʃ/
Definition
A type of fish characterized by its flattened body and ability to cling to vertical surfaces.
Examples
- The wallfish can often be spotted resting against the ocean floor.
- As a wallfish, it has specialized fins that help it cling to the rocky substrate.
Meaning
The term ‘wallfish’ is used to refer to certain fish species that exhibit a unique adaptation allowing them to adhere to walls or rocky surfaces underwater.
Synonyms
- Rockfish
- Clingfish
