singing fish

noun

A California toadfish (Porichthys porosissimus), noted for the humming sound it produces during the breeding season.

Meanings

nounsinging fish (plural singing fishes or singing fish)

plural singing fishes

  1. A California toadfish (Porichthys porosissimus), noted for the humming sound it produces during the breeding season.
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