noun
non-migratory seabed fish; rockfish
Refers to fish that stay near the seabed and do not migrate, such as rockfish. Often contrasted with migratory fish. See also 根魚.
See also: 根魚
根付き魚は岩場に住み着くことが多い。
Non-migratory seabed fish often settle in rocky areas.
釣り人は根付き魚を狙って磯へ向かった。
The angler headed to the shore targeting rockfish.
根魚 is a broader term for fish that live near the seabed, while 根付き魚 emphasizes their non-migratory nature.
Compound of 根付き (ねつき, 'rooted, attached to the bottom') + 魚 (うお, 'fish').