cardinalfish

American

[kahr-dn-l-fish] / ˈkɑr dn lˌfɪʃ /

noun

any of the perchlike fishes of the family Apogonidae, many species of which are bright red with black markings.

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noun

Etymology

Origin of cardinalfish

cardinal + fish

Example Sentences

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The Banggai cardinalfish is among numerous species caught with the intention of adorning home aquariums and reef tanks in places such as offices and restaurants.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Highlights include the spot fin butterflyfish, yellow tang and Banggai cardinalfish.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2020

Not to be outdone, Banggai cardinalfish have a fancy dance of their own.

From Scientific American • Feb. 27, 2019

We responded to the not-so-subliminal messages by ordering the catch of the day, a delectable, buttery cardinalfish.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2014

The swirling buffet of its prey includes cardinalfish and silversides.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2013

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