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pikeblenny

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[pahyk-blen-ee] / ˈpaɪkˌblɛn i /

noun

any of several tropical American clinid fishes of the genus Chaenopsis, as C. ocellata bluethroat pikeblenny, the male of which is noted for its aggressive behavior in defending its territory.

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Etymology

Origin of pikeblenny

pike ¹ + blenny

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