Batfish

/ˈbætfɪʃ/ noun

A tropical fish with a flattened, rounded body and bright coloration, often found near coral reefs; named for its bat-like pectoral fins.

Compound word from 'bat' (the flying mammal) plus 'fish,' named for the fish's wing-like pectoral fins that resemble a bat's wings in appearance and movement.

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