soapfish

IPA: sˈoʊpfɪʃ

Any of a number of serranid fish that can secrete a toxic soaplike mucus
Rypticus spp.
Rypticus bicolor (mottled soapfish)
Rypticus bistrispinus (freckled soapfish)
Rypticus bornoi (largespotted soapfish)
Rypticus carpenteri (slope soapfish)
Rypticus courtenayi (Socorran soapfish)
Rypticus maculatus (whitespotted soapfish)
Rypticus nigripinnis (blackfin soapfish, twice-spotted soapfish)
Rypticus randalli (plain soapfish)
Rypticus saponaceus (greater soapfish, three-spined soapfish, soapy jack)
Rypticus subbifrenatus (spotted soapfish)
Grammistes sexlineatus (golden stripe soapfish, goldenstriped soapfish, six-lined soapfish, skunkfish
Aulacocephalus temminckii (goldribbon soapfish, goldstripe grouper)
Pogonoperca ocellata (Indian soapfish)
Pogonoperca punctata (leaflip soapfish, spotted soapfish, snowflake soapfish, leaflip grouper)
Diploprion bifasciatum (barred soapfish, two-banded soapfish)
Diploprion drachi (yellowfin soapfish)
A species of lizardfish (Synodus foetens)

Examples of "soapfish" in Sentences

The soapfish brushed against the coral reef, leaving a trail of shimmering scales behind
The soapfish are known for their ability to change colors to blend in with their surroundings
The scavenging soapfish darted in and out of crevices in search of prey
The soapfish glided gracefully through the crystal clear waters, its silver body reflecting the sunlight
The scent of freshly caught soapfish wafted through the air as the fishermen prepared their catch for market