odontobutid

noun

Meaning

A member of the freshwater fish family Odontobutidae, commonly known as freshwater sleepers or tooth-butids.

Examples

  • The odontobutid is known for its sedentary lifestyle and ability to camouflage against river substrates.
  • Researchers analyzed the mitochondrial DNA of the odontobutid to better understand its evolutionary divergence.

Synonyms: freshwater sleeper, goby