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prickleback Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various small, eel-like marine fishes of the family Stichaeidae, native primarily to the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean and characterized by a long dorsal fin consisting entirely of sharp, spiny rays.
Usage Example
"While exploring the rocky intertidal zone during low tide, the marine biology students discovered a monkeyface shanny hiding beneath a thick mat of kelp."
Strong
shanny
Weak
blenny
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prickleback. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prickleback