leatherfish

• Nom désignant l'un des plusieurs poissons-balistes tropicaux aux couleurs vives, appartenant notamment à la famille des Balistidés. On utilise aussi ce terme pour certaines espèces de poissons-limes ou de poissons-coffres.

A noun referring to any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes.

1. Tropical filefishC1formal

   Any of several brightly colored tropical fish belonging to the family Monacanthidae, known for their rough, leather-like skin.

   poisson-lime tropical

   • The leatherfish swam gracefully among the coral reefs.
   • Divers often spot leatherfish in warm tropical waters.
   • This species of leatherfish is known for its vibrant colors.

   Synonymesfilefishleatherjacket