snake-fish

• Substantivo que designa um grupo de peixes tropicais de água doce, caracterizados por cabeças achatadas semelhantes às de uma cobra ou lagarto e por grandes bocas, conhecidos por serem predadores vorazes; inclui as espécies popularmente chamadas de trairão e mussum.

A noun referring to a group of tropical fish characterized by large mouths and lizard-like heads, found in various regions worldwide.

1. Tropical fish with lizard-like headC1formalscientific

   Any of various tropical fishes characterized by a large mouth and a head resembling that of a lizard; found in warm waters worldwide.

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   • The snake-fish is known for its aggressive feeding behavior.
   • Divers often spot snake-fish hiding among coral reefs.
   • This species of snake-fish can be found in the Indo-Pacific region.

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