squirrelfish

• Substantivo que designa um pequeno peixe ósseo de águas costeiras com espinhos nas nadadeiras, ou um peixe noturno de recife de cores vivas que emite sons semelhantes ao latido de um esquilo.

A noun referring to a small, spiny-finned fish found in coastal waters, or a brightly colored nocturnal reef fish known for making sounds similar to a squirrel's bark.

1. Small spiny-finned fishC1formalamericanscientific

   A small, spiny-finned fish resembling a sea bream, commonly found in bays along the southeastern coast of the United States.

   Peixe-esquilo

   • The squirrelfish is often caught by anglers in the warm bays of Florida.
   • Marine biologists study the squirrelfish for its unique habitat preferences.
   • This species of squirrelfish is known for its vibrant red coloration.

2. Nocturnal reef fishC1formalscientific

   A very small, brightly colored fish, often red, that inhabits shallow tropical reefs and is known for making sounds similar to a squirrel's bark.

   Peixe-esquilo

   • Divers often spot squirrelfish hiding in coral crevices during the day.
   • The squirrelfish's barking sound can be heard at night near the reef.
   • These nocturnal fish are most active after sunset, hunting for small crustaceans.