Burrhead

/ˈbɜrhɛd/ noun

Definition

A type of freshwater fish with a broad, rounded head, found in North America.

Etymology

Compound of burr (round prickly thing) + head, referring to the fish's characteristically broad head shape that resembles a burr.

Kelly Says

Burrheads are sculpin fish that hide under rocks in streams—they're so well-camouflaged that researchers often miss them because they look like rocks with spiky heads!

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