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