atlantic moonfish
noun
Meaning
A silvery, deep-bodied marine fish (Selene setapinnis) characterized by its extremely compressed, diamond-like profile and long, trailing fin filaments.
Examples
- The atlantic moonfish is often found in schools near sandy bottoms along the coast.
- Divers were fascinated by the way the light reflected off the scales of the atlantic moonfish.
Synonyms: lookdown, selene