sarcastic fringehead
English
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drawing of sarcastic fringehead
Etymology
Named in allusion to its large mouth and aggressive territorial behavior.
Noun
sarcastic fringehead (plural sarcastic fringeheads)
- Neoclinus blanchardi, a fish known for dramatic male displays, native to the Pacific coast from San Francisco to central Baja.
References
sarcastic fringehead on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Neoclinus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Neoclinus blanchardi on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons