noun
brassy chub; Kyphosus vaigiensis
A species of sea chub found in tropical and subtropical waters. The name is used in fishing and marine biology contexts.
イスズミは磯釣りの対象魚として知られている。
The brassy chub is known as a target fish for shore fishing.
この海域ではイスズミがよく釣れる。
Brassy chub are often caught in this area.
The origin of the name イスズミ is uncertain. The kanji forms 伊寿墨 and 伊須墨 are ateji and do not reflect the etymology.