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