rudderfish

• Substantivo que designa peixes marinhos conhecidos por seguir embarcações, como o peixe-piloto (Naucrates ductor) e espécies da família Kyphosidae encontradas nas Bermudas e na Flórida, além de outros peixes com hábitos semelhantes nas águas costeiras das Américas.

A noun referring to a type of food and game fish found around Bermuda and Florida, often following ships, or a fish with a similar habit found in North American and South American coastal waters.

1. Food and game fishC1formalamerican

   A fish found around Bermuda and Florida, known for following ships and valued as food and game.

   Peixe-timoneiro

   • The rudderfish is a popular catch among anglers near Bermuda.
   • Fishermen often spot rudderfish trailing behind large vessels.
   • This species of rudderfish is prized for its firm, white flesh.

   Sinônimoschub

2. Ship-following fishC1formalamerican

   A fish with the habit of following ships, found in coastal waters of North and South America.

   Peixe que segue navios

   • Rudderfish are commonly observed swimming in the wake of boats.
   • The rudderfish's behavior of following ships makes it easy to locate.
   • In South American coastal waters, the rudderfish is a familiar sight near harbors.