Batfishes

/ˈbætfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of batfish; multiple tropical reef fish with flattened bodies and wing-like fins.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'batfish,' adding the '-es' suffix to indicate multiple specimens.

Kelly Says

Batfishes travel in schools and exhibit fascinating social behaviors—they've been observed greeting each other with specific movements and even mourning dead members of their group.

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