butterflyfish
/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A brightly colored tropical fish with a flattened body and long fins, found in coral reefs.
- The aquarium's butterflyfish exhibit features species from the Pacific Ocean.
- Butterflyfish are popular among marine hobbyists for their striking patterns.
- While snorkeling, we saw a yellow butterflyfish swimming near the coral.