Spadefish (Noun)
Meaning
Deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spadefish is known for its vibrant stripes and silvery scales that reflect the sunlight underwater.
- Spadefish are prized game fish in some coastal waters for their excellent taste and firm texture.
- In the warmer western Atlantic coastal waters, schools of spadefish often gather around coral reefs and underwater structures.
- Due to its mild flavor, the spadefish is often served in restaurants as a fillet with a variety of seasonings.
- Commercial and recreational fishing for spadefish is regulated to prevent overfishing in delicate marine ecosystems.