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アカツキハギ

also: アキレスタン

Meanings

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noun

Achilles tang

A species of surgeonfish (Acanthurus achilles) known for its striking orange patch near the tail.

アカツキハギは太たい平へい洋ようのサンゴ礁しょうで見みられる。
The Achilles tang is found on coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean.

Etymology

The name アカツキハギ likely derives from 赤 (red) + 月 (moon) + 剥 (to peel), referring to the orange-red marking near the tail. The alternate name アキレスタン is a phonetic adaptation of the scientific name 'Achilles'.