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jackknife-fish

/ˈdʒæk.naɪf ˌfɪʃ/

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noun

/ˈdʒæk.naɪf ˌfɪʃ/C1formal
  • ruЧерно-белая рыба-барабанщик, отличающаяся прямостоячим удлиненным спинным плавником.

A black-and-white drumfish characterized by an erect, elongated dorsal fin.

irregular plural

  1. Black-and-white drumfishC1formal

    A tropical marine fish with a distinctive black-and-white striped body and an erect, elongated dorsal fin.

    ruРыба-нож

    • The jackknife-fish is often found near coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Its tall dorsal fin makes the jackknife-fish easy to identify.
    • Divers frequently spot jackknife-fish swimming in small groups.

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