bannerfish
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bannerfish
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From banner + fish.
noun bannerfishes · bannerfish
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A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin.
Similar: Indo-Pacific sailfish
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Any of several species of butterflyfish in the genus Heniochus (order Chaetodontiformes) that superficially resemble the Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus, order Acanthuriformes), though not closely related.
Similar: coachman
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