noun
- a small marine fish of the family Triglidae, found in Atlantic waters, having a large head and venomous spines
Usage: also called sea robin or gurnard; regional; ichthyology
Examples
- The foolfish is rarely caught for food due to its small size and bony structure.
- Anglers sometimes hook foolfish while fishing for more desirable species.
- The foolfish's venomous spines make it dangerous to handle without care.
- In some coastal regions, foolfish are considered a nuisance catch.