filefish

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Noun filefish has 1 sense

filefish - narrow flattened warm-water fishes with leathery skin and a long file-like dorsal spine
--₁ is a kind of plectognath, plectognath fish
--₁ is a member of Balistidae, family Balistidae
--₁ has particulars: leatherjacket, leatherfish

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Filefish

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A fish of the family Monacanthidae, known for their compressed bodies and rough skin with small, file-like scales.

Usage:

Popular: Filefish are popular in aquariums due to their unique appearance and behavior.

Local: Local fishermen catch filefish for their firm and flavorful flesh.

Sample Sentences:

The aquarium is home to various species of filefish, including the colorful orangespine unicornfish.
The local market sells fresh filefish caught from the nearby reefs.
Her fascination with marine life led her to study the behavior of filefish in their natural habitat.

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