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ツキベラ

Meanings

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noun

ornate wrasse

A species of wrasse (Halichoeres ornatissimus) found in coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. The name is used in ichthyology and among divers.

ツキベラはインド太たい平へい洋ようのサンゴ礁しょうで見みられる。
The ornate wrasse is found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific.

Etymology

The name ツキベラ likely derives from 月 (tsuki, 'moon') and 遍羅 (bera, 'wrasse'), referring to the crescent-shaped markings on the fish. The exact origin is uncertain.