Squirrelfish Definition

skwûrəl-fĭsh, skwŭr-
squirrelfishes
noun
squirrelfishes
Any of various small nocturnal fishes of the family Holocentridae of tropical waters, having large eyes and a reddish body with spiny scales.
American Heritage

Any member of the subfamily Holocentrinae of the family Holocentridae of ray-finned fish.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Lagodon rhomboides
  • sailor's-choice
  • pinfish

Other Word Forms of Squirrelfish

Noun

Singular:
squirrelfish
Plural:
squirrelfishes

Origin of Squirrelfish

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