Toadfish
Translation of "toadfish" into Russian
toadfish
NounUK
/ˈtəʊd.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊd.fɪʃ/
toadfish / pl
toadfishes pl
жаба-рыба
The toadfish is known for its ability to produce sounds.
Жаба-рыба известна своей способностью издавать звуки.
Definitions
toadfish
NounUK
/ˈtəʊd.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊd.fɪʃ/
Any of numerous bottom-dwelling fishes of the family Batrachoididae, especially of the genera Opsanus and Porichthys, noted for their broad, flattened heads and ability to produce croaking sounds.
The oyster toadfish croaked loudly when the biologist lifted it from the tank.
A warty-skinned, large-mouthed marine fish, often considered unattractive, commonly inhabiting shallow Atlantic and Gulf coastal waters.
Divers frequently spot the toadfish camouflaged among rocks and seaweed.
toadfish
AdjectiveUK
/ˈtəʊd.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈtoʊd.fɪʃ/
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a toadfish.
Researchers monitored toadfish vocal activity under controlled light conditions.
Idioms and phrases
striped toadfish
The striped toadfish is known for its toxic skin.
полосатый жабовидный сом
Полосатый жабовидный сом известен своей ядовитой кожей.
smooth toadfish
A smooth toadfish was spotted near the pier yesterday.
гладкий жабовидный сом
Гладкого жабовидного сома заметили возле пирса вчера.
toadfish species
Several toadfish species live in coastal waters.
виды жабовидных сомов
Несколько видов жабовидных сомов обитают в прибрежных водах.
toadfish habitat
The scientist studies the toadfish habitat in estuaries.
местообитание жабовидного сома
Ученый изучает местообитание жабовидного сома в устьях рек.
toadfish call
The male's toadfish call can be heard at night.
зов жабовидного сома
Зов жабовидного сома самца можно услышать ночью.