squirrelfish
9.9
A small bright red fish with big eyes that lives near coral reefs
- noun
- /ˈskwɜːrəlˌfɪʃ/
- Specialized
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- As the sun set over the ocean, schools of squirrelfish began to emerge, their vibrant colors shining in the fading light.
Examples
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The diver spotted a squirrelfish hiding in the shadows of a coral formation, its large eyes scanning for predators.
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And then this is our little soldier Squirrelfish that is representing other fish.
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In the warm waters of the coral reef, the bright red and blue squirrelfish darted amongst the rocks.
Compounds
9.9
A fish found in the western Atlantic from South Carolina to Bermuda and the Gulf of Mexico
Surface Forms
squirrelfish singular
squirrelfishes plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word squirrelfish is a compound of squirrel and fish, and a helpful way to remember it is that people thought its big eyes, red color, and quick, darting moves looked like a little 'squirrel' under the sea. So, the name fits a small, bright reef fish with large eyes.
