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lookdown fish

/ˈlʊkdaʊn fɪʃ/

Traduction: Poisson argenté au corps comprimé latéralement et aux yeux dirigés vers le haut, vivant dans les eaux tropicales et subtropicales souvent en bancs près de la surface.

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/ˈlʊkdaʊn fɪʃ/formalscientific
  • frPoisson argenté au corps comprimé latéralement et aux yeux dirigés vers le haut, vivant dans les eaux tropicales et subtropicales souvent en bancs près de la surface.

A type of deep-sea fish known for its upward-facing eyes and silvery, compressed body, often found in tropical and subtropical waters.

  1. A species of fishC1formal

    A marine fish of the genus Selene, characterized by a deep, compressed body and a steep forehead, often found in warm Atlantic waters.

    frpoisson-lune atlantique (Selene)

    • The lookdown fish is easily recognized by its silvery color and high forehead.
    • Fishermen often catch lookdown fish off the coast of Florida.
    • The lookdown fish feeds on small crustaceans and plankton.