Sergeant Fish (Noun)
Meaning
Large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sergeant-fish swam alongside the snorkeler, its dark stripes glistening in the sunlight.
- Sergeant-fish are known to be opportunistic feeders, often following larger predators to feed on their leftover prey.
- In tropical waters, sergeant-fish are a common sight, often swimming in large schools near coral reefs.
- The angler reeled in a large sergeant-fish, its strong fight having tested the limits of his tackle.
- Sergeant-fish are an important food source for many coastal communities, who harvest them using a variety of fishing methods.