blackfish

• Substantiv, das verschiedene Arten dunkel gefärbter Fische bezeichnet, darunter einen großen Speisefisch von der atlantischen Küste Nordamerikas, einen Lachs nach dem Laichen oder einen kleinen dunklen Wal von der Atlantikküste der USA, bei dem das größte Männchen als Anführer der Gruppe fungiert.

A noun referring to any of several dark-colored fish, including a large food fish from the Atlantic coast of North America, a female salmon that has recently spawned, or a small dark-colored whale from the Atlantic coast of the United States where the largest male acts as a pilot or leader for the school.

1. Atlantic food fishB2formalamerican

   A large, dark-colored food fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America.

   Schwarzer Fisch

   • The blackfish is a popular catch among local fishermen.
   • We had grilled blackfish for dinner last night.
   • Blackfish populations are carefully monitored to ensure sustainability.

   Synonymeoyster-fishtautog

2. Spawning female salmonC1formal

   A female salmon that has recently laid its eggs.

   Laichsalm nach dem Ablaichen

   • After spawning, the blackfish becomes weak and may die.
   • Biologists tagged several blackfish to study their migration patterns.
   • The river was full of blackfish returning from the ocean.

3. Pilot whaleC1formalamerican

   A small, dark-colored whale found in the Atlantic Ocean, known for its social structure where the largest male acts as a leader.

   Grindwal

   • A pod of blackfish was spotted off the coast of Maine.
   • The blackfish followed their leader through the narrow channel.
   • Researchers observed the blackfish communicating with clicks and whistles.

   Synonymegrinderpilot whale