midshipman fish

English

Etymology

From midshipman + fish, after their prey-attracting photophores, which are said to resemble the buttons of a naval uniform.

Noun

midshipman fish

Any of the toadfishes of genus Porichthys, distinguished by photophores and four lateral lines, typically nocturnal, and noted for a hum produced by males during the breeding season.

Synonyms

(toadfish of genus Porichthys): midshipman

Translations

toadfish of genus Porichthys

Finnish: kadettikala

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