noun
mangrove jack; mangrove red snapper
A species of snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) found in mangrove and estuarine areas.
ゴマフエダイはマングローブ域でよく見られる。
Mangrove jacks are often seen in mangrove areas.
The name likely derives from 胡麻 (ごま, sesame) referring to the spots, and 笛鯛 (ふえだい, a type of snapper). The exact origin is uncertain.