atlantic moonfish

noun

Pronunciation: ətˈlæntɪk ˈmuːnfɪʃ

Definition

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.

• Unlike many other species, the juvenile atlantic moonfish has distinct, elongated fins that shorten as it matures.

Synonyms of atlantic moonfish

Words with a similar meaning to atlantic moonfish:

• lookdown
• selene

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