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