Butterfly Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Small usually brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes having narrow deep bodies with large broad fins; found worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vibrant butterfly fish swam alongside its mate, a common sight in the tropical waters of the barrier reef.
- The sea fans swayed gently as a pair of longnose butterfly fish darted in and out of the coral formation.
- While snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, the tourists saw a school of copperband butterfly fish swimming near the shipwreck.
- The aquarium was home to several species of tropical fish, including the striking raccoon butterfly fish with its yellow and black stripes.
- During the diving expedition to the Indo-Pacific region, the team spotted several threadfin butterfly fish hovering above the sea floor.