noun
southern Japanese mudskipper
A species of mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus) found in southern Japan. The scientific name is often used in academic contexts.
See also: トビハゼ
ミナミトビハゼは干潟でよく見られる。
Southern Japanese mudskippers are often seen on tidal flats.
ミナミトビハゼの生態を研究している。
I am researching the ecology of the southern Japanese mudskipper.
トビハゼ is the general term for mudskippers, while ミナミトビハゼ refers specifically to the southern Japanese species.
Compound of 南 (minami, 'south') + トビハゼ (tobihaze, 'mudskipper'). The exact derivation is straightforward; the name reflects its southern distribution.