doctorfish

• Substantiv, das eine Art von Doktorfisch aus der Familie der Acanthuridae bezeichnet, der in Westindien vorkommt und für seine auffällige Färbung sowie scharfe Stacheln am Schwanzstiel bekannt ist.

A noun referring to a type of surgeonfish found in the West Indies, known for its distinctive coloration and the sharp spines on its tail.

1. Surgeon fish of the West IndiesC1formalamerican

   A tropical marine fish found in the West Indies, known for its sharp spines near the tail, resembling a surgeon's scalpel.

   Westindischer Doktorfisch

   • The doctorfish is commonly seen around coral reefs in the Caribbean.
   • Divers often spot doctorfish grazing on algae near the reef.
   • The sharp spines of the doctorfish can cause painful cuts if handled carelessly.