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Definition of suckerfish

suckerfish

/ˈsʌk.ɚˌfɪʃ/
suck · er · fish
Plural:suckerfish
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suckerfish Lexical Profile

suckerfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several marine fishes of the family Echeneidae (the remoras) that possess a modified dorsal fin forming a flat suction disc on top of the head, used to attach themselves to sharks, whales, sea turtles, or ships.

Example

"The diver watched a slender suckerfish detach itself from the underside of a passing reef shark to feed on stray scraps."

2

Any of various bottom-dwelling freshwater fishes, such as members of the family Catostomidae (the suckers) or armored catfishes (plecostomus), that have thick, downward-facing mouths adapted for clinging to rocks or feeding by suction.

Example

"We added a small suckerfish to the home aquarium to help graze on the green algae growing along the glass walls."

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• Nearby Words

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suck
sucker
suckerfish
suckermouth catfish
suckiness
suckle

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