prickleback

A noun referring to small, spiny-backed fishes found in northern seas and fresh waters, known for their elongated bodies and elaborate courtship behaviors.

deSubstantiv, das kleine Fische mit stacheligem Rücken bezeichnet, die in nördlichen Meeren und Süßgewässern leben und für ihren langgestreckten Körper und ihr komplexes Paarungsverhalten bekannt sind.ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольших рыб с колючей спиной, обитающих в северных морях и пресных водах, известных своим удлинённым телом и сложным брачным поведением.esSustantivo que designa a pequeños peces de espinas dorsales, que viven en mares del norte y aguas dulces, conocidos por su cuerpo alargado y su complejo comportamiento reproductor.frNom désignant de petits poissons à la nageoire dorsale épineuse, vivant dans les mers du Nord et en eau douce, connus pour leur corps allongé et leur comportement nuptial complexe.ptSubstantivo que designa pequenos peixes de espinhos dorsais, encontrados em mares do norte e águas doces, conhecidos pelo corpo alongado e comportamento reprodutivo complexo.zh名词，指一类背鳍带棘刺的小型鱼类，多生活在北方海域及淡水水域，身体细长，繁殖行为复杂。arاسم يشير إلى أسماك صغيرة ذات أشواك على الظهر تعيش في البحار الشمالية والمياه العذبة، وتتميز بجسمها المستطيل وسلوكها التناسلي المعقد.

1. Marine fish C2 formal scientific

   A small, elongated fish found in shallow northern seas, characterized by a long dorsal fin composed entirely of spines.

   • The prickleback is commonly found in the cold waters of the North Pacific.
   • Marine biologists study the prickleback's unique fin structure.
   • Pricklebacks use their spiny dorsal fins for defense against predators.

   deStichlingruМорская рыбаesEspinoso marinofrChabot de merptPeixe marinhozh刺背鱼arسمك شوكي الظهر

   Synonyme: eelblenny

2. Freshwater fish C2 formal scientific

   A small, pugnacious, mostly scaleless fish with spiny back, found in northern fresh and littoral waters, known for elaborate courtship rituals and often used in research.

   • The freshwater prickleback is a subject of much behavioral research.
   • These fish display intricate courtship dances during mating season.
   • Pricklebacks are known for their aggressive territorial behavior despite their small size.

   deSüßwasserfischruПресноводная рыбаesEspinoso de agua dulcefrÉpinoche à neuf épinesptPeixe de água docezh淡水刺鱼arسمك شائك الظهر

   Synonyme: stickleback