pilot fish
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pilot fish
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So called from its having been supposed to guide sharks to their prey.
noun pilot fish · pilot fishes
- A marine fish, Naucrates ductor, that often follows large vessels and sharks.
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noun marine fish
| Español | pez piloto |
|---|---|
| Português | piloto, peixe-piloto |
| Français | poisson pilote |
| Italiano | pesce pilota |
| Română | pește-pilot |
| Русский | ры́ба-ло́цман rýba-lócman |
Talk about this word "pilot fish." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pilot%20fish. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. pilot fish. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/pilot%20fish "pilot fish." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pilot%20fish.Cite this
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