roosterfish

American  

[roo-ster-fish] / ˈru stərˌfɪʃ /

noun

plural

roosterfishes,

plural

roosterfish

1. a large, edible fish, Nematistius pectoralis, inhabiting the warmer waters of the Pacific Ocean, having the first dorsal fin composed of brightly colored filamentous rays.

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Etymology

Origin of roosterfish

rooster + fish

Example Sentences

Yet the rising popularity of chasing roosterfish can be greatly attributed to a short film by Felt Sole Media called “Running Down the Man.”

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010

“Though they’re very fast and strong fighters, the greatest appeal roosterfish have is their appearance,” said Jad Donaldson, a fly-fishing guide from Oregon who leads trips to Baja.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010

The film chronicles the exploits of two brothers, Frank and Bill Smethurst, as they set out to smash the hypothesis posited by many peers that roosterfish could not be caught on a fly rod.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2010

And I didn't even get a chance to sample the snapper, grouper or roosterfish inshore.

From Time Magazine Archive

The place teems with black, blue and striped marlin, tuna, swordfish. cabrilla, barracuda, yellowtail, bonito, dolphin and roosterfish.

From Time Magazine Archive