scorpaenoid
/skɔrˈpiːnɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling fish of the family Scorpaenidae, which includes scorpionfish and rockfish, often having venomous spines.
- Divers are cautious around scorpaenoid species because of their venomous spines.
- The scorpaenoid fish has a spiny dorsal fin that can deliver a painful sting.
- The aquarium's new exhibit features several scorpaenoid fish from the Pacific Ocean.
noun
- A fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, such as a scorpionfish or rockfish.
- Many scorpaenoids are bottom-dwellers that blend in with rocks and coral.
- The lionfish is a well-known scorpaenoid that has become invasive in the Atlantic.
- Fishermen sometimes catch scorpaenoids by accident while trawling for other species.