noun
- plural of pigfish, a type of marine fish with a blunt snout resembling a pig’s nose
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The marine biologist studied several species of pigfishes in the coral reef.
- Pigfishes are known for their distinctive snout shape.
- The aquarium’s tropical section featured colorful pigfishes.
- Divers often spot pigfishes hiding among the rocks.
- The research team catalogued different types of pigfishes in the area.