Threadfish (Noun)
Meaning
Fish having greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The threadfish is a species of fish that is characterized by its greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins.
- In Hawaiian waters, the threadfish is often caught for food using a variety of fishing techniques.
- Threadfish are commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
- The long fin rays of the threadfish make it a popular species among aquarium hobbyists who specialize in marine fish.
- Scientists have identified several different species of threadfish, including the blue threadfish and the yellow threadfish.