noun
- plural of garpike; long, slender freshwater fish with elongated jaws and needle-like teeth
Examples
- The lake was home to several species of garpikes.
- Garpikes are primitive fish that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- Anglers often target garpikes for sport fishing due to their fighting ability.
- The museum’s aquarium featured both alligator gars and longnose garpikes.
- Garpikes use their sharp teeth to catch smaller fish and aquatic prey.
- These garpikes can grow to impressive lengths in the right conditions.