skilletfish
/ˈskɪlɪtˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small marine fish (Gobiesox strumosus) that attaches to rocks or other surfaces with a sucker on its belly, also called a clingfish.
- Skilletfish are common along the Atlantic coast of North America.
- While snorkeling, we spotted a skilletfish clinging to a piece of seaweed.
- The skilletfish uses its pelvic fin sucker to hold onto rocks in tidal pools.
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