creole fish
plural of creole-fish
/ˈkriːoʊl ˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A brightly colored tropical fish (Paranthias colonus) found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, often seen near coral reefs.
- The creole-fish has a distinctive yellow tail and purple body.
- While snorkeling, we spotted a school of creole-fish swimming near the reef.
- Divers often see creole-fish feeding on plankton in the water column.