predatorfish
nounUK /ˈprɛdətə fɪʃ/
US /ˈprɛdətər fɪʃ/
A predatorfish is a fish that hunts and eats other fish.
The shark is a predatorfish that swims fast to catch its food.
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2. A fish that is at the top of its food chain in a habitat.
In the lake, the big pike acts as a predatorfish.
3. Any fish with sharp teeth used for catching other animals.
The aquarium warned visitors that the predatorfish had very sharp teeth.
4. A fish that helps control the number of smaller fish in a pond.
Scientists added a predatorfish to the pond to keep the small fish from growing too many.