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Definition of marbled hatchetfish
marbled hatchetfish
Plural:marbled hatchetfish
marbled hatchetfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, surface-dwelling freshwater fish (Carnegiella strigata) native to South American rivers, characterized by a deep, hatchet-shaped body, a distinctive marbled pattern, and the ability to leap from the water to catch flying insects.
Example
"The hobbyist carefully secured a tight-fitting lid on the aquarium to prevent the marbled hatchetfish from jumping out of the tank."
Word Origin & Etymology
The name derives from its mottled, marble-like coloration and its distinctively deep, laterally compressed body, which strongly resembles the blade of a hatchet.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marbled hatchetfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marbled hatchetfish