spoonbill catfish (Meaning)
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spoonbill catfish (n)
large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw
Synonyms & Antonyms of spoonbill catfish
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spoonbill catfish Sentence Examples
- The iridescent scales of the spoonbill catfish shimmered in the sunlight as it swam through the murky waters.
- The spoon-shaped lower jaw of the spoonbill catfish helped it sift through the sediment for food.
- Despite its name, the spoonbill catfish is not actually related to the spoonbill bird.
- Spoonbill catfish are found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins, as well as several countries in Southeast Asia.
- These bottom-dwelling fish feed primarily on worms, insects, and small crustaceans.
- Male spoonbill catfish have distinctive whiskers that they use to attract females.
- The spoonbill catfish is a popular food fish in some regions, and its eggs are also considered a delicacy.
- The largest spoonbill catfish on record weighed over 100 pounds and was almost six feet long.
- Spoonbill catfish are relatively hardy fish that can tolerate a wide range of water conditions.
- Due to overfishing and habitat loss, the spoonbill catfish is becoming increasingly rare in some areas.
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large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The iridescent scales of the spoonbill catfish shimmered in the sunlight as it swam through the murky waters.
The spoon-shaped lower jaw of the spoonbill catfish helped it sift through the sediment for food.
Despite its name, the spoonbill catfish is not actually related to the spoonbill bird.
Spoonbill catfish are found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins, as well as several countries in Southeast Asia.
