noun
long snouted lancetfish
A deep-sea fish (Alepisaurus ferox) with a long snout and sharp teeth; scientific name is sometimes used in Japanese contexts.
深海魚のミズウオは、長い吻と鋭い歯が特徴です。
The deep-sea lancetfish is characterized by its long snout and sharp teeth.
The name ミズウオ literally means 'water fish', but the exact derivation is uncertain; it is a Japanese name for this specific deep-sea species.