toadfish

IPA: tˈoʊdfɪʃ

Any fish thought to resemble a toad
Any of the ray-finned fishes of family Batrachoididae of benthic ambush predators.
Certain species in family Tetraodontidae
banded toadfish, of Australia (Torquigener pleurogramma)
blackspotted toadfish, of the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans (Arothron nigropunctatus)
common toadfish (or toadfish), of Australia and New Zealand (Tetractenos hamiltoni)
prickly toadfish, of Australia and New Zealand (Contusus richei)
red striped toadfish, of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (Dichotomyctere erythrotaenia, syn. Tetraodon erythrotaenia)
smooth toadfish, of Australia (Tetractenos glaber)
Certain species in family Psychrolutidae
dark toadfish (Neophrynichthys latus)
frilled toadfish, of Macquarie Island (Ambophthalmos magnicirrus)
pale toadfish of New Zealand (Ambophthalmos angustus)

Examples of "toadfish" in Sentences

The toadfish is known for its unique ability to make grunting noises to communicate with other fish
Toadfish are often found along the ocean floor, blending in with their sandy surroundings
The toadfish has a large mouth that it uses to suck up its prey, such as small fish and crustaceans
Despite its unassuming appearance, the toadfish is actually a skilled predator in the underwater world
Many coastal communities rely on the presence of toadfish as an indicator of a healthy marine ecosystem