batfish
noun
Meaning
A tropical marine fish characterized by a thin, disc-shaped body and long, flowing fins that give it a distinctive, bat-like appearance.
Examples
- The batfish uses its pectoral fins to 'walk' along the sandy ocean floor.
- Divers are often fascinated by the slow, graceful movements of the batfish.
Synonyms: fish, marine life, tropical fish, ichthyofauna