noun
- any of various marine fishes with a blunt snout resembling a pig’s nose, especially certain grunt fishes
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The pigfish swam near the coral reef.
- Marine biologists studied the pigfish’s feeding habits.
- The pigfish got its name from its distinctive snout shape.
- Divers often spot pigfish in tropical waters.
- The pigfish makes grunting sounds when caught.