noun
- a small marine fish of the family Triglidae, having a large head and venomous spines on its fins
Usage: also called scorpionfish or stonefish in some regions; ichthyology
Examples
- The foxfish is well-camouflaged among rocks on the ocean floor.
- Divers must be careful to avoid the venomous spines of a foxfish.
- The foxfish's coloration helps it blend in with its sandy habitat.
- Marine biologists study the foxfish to understand its defensive mechanisms.