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shovelnose catfish

/ˈʃʌvəlˌnoʊz ˈkætfɪʃ/

翻译: 鲶形目多种淡水鱼类的俗称,尤指北美洲的物种,特征是吻部扁平、呈铲状,用于在底部觅食。

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/ˈʃʌvəlˌnoʊz ˈkætfɪʃ/formalscientific
  • zh鲶形目多种淡水鱼类的俗称,尤指北美洲的物种,特征是吻部扁平、呈铲状,用于在底部觅食。

A common name for several species of freshwater catfish, particularly in North America, characterized by a flattened, shovel-like snout used for bottom-feeding.

  1. Freshwater fish speciesC1formal

    A type of catfish belonging to the family Pimelodidae, characterized by a flattened, shovel-like snout, native to South American rivers.

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    • The shovelnose catfish is a popular species among aquarium enthusiasts.
    • This fish uses its wide mouth to feed on smaller fish and crustaceans.
    • Shovelnose catfish can grow quite large in the wild.