noun
spangled emperor; Lethrinus nebulosus
A species of emperor bream. The name is a specific biological term; in everyday contexts, it may simply be referred to as a type of フエフキダイ.
ハマフエフキは沖縄の海でよく見られる。
The spangled emperor is often seen in the seas around Okinawa.
フエフキダイ is the general term for emperor bream, while ハマフエフキ refers specifically to the spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus).
The name likely derives from 浜 (beach) + 笛吹 (flute player), possibly referring to the fish's appearance or sound, but the exact origin is uncertain.