sarcastic fringehead

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English[edit]

drawing of sarcastic fringehead

Etymology[edit]

Named in allusion to its large mouth and aggressive territorial behavior.

Noun[edit]

sarcastic fringehead (plural sarcastic fringeheads)

  1. a fish, of species Neoclinus blanchardi, known for dramatic male displays, native to the Pacific coast from San Francisco to central Baja.

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