noun
yellowfin toxic goby; horny goby
A species of goby (Yongeichthys criniger) known for its toxicity. The name 'horny goby' is a less common English alternative.
ツムギハゼは有毒なので、食べてはいけません。
The yellowfin toxic goby is poisonous, so you must not eat it.
沖縄の海でツムギハゼを見つけた。
I found a yellowfin toxic goby in the sea of Okinawa.
The name ツムギハゼ (紬鯊) likely derives from つむぎ (pongee, a type of woven silk) and はぜ (goby), possibly referring to the fish's pattern or texture. The exact origin is uncertain.