noun
barred flagtail; five-bar flagtail
A tropical marine fish (Kuhlia mugil) with distinctive vertical bars, found in Indo-Pacific waters. The name is primarily used in ichthyological contexts.
ギンユゴイはインド太平洋の岩礁域でよく見られる。
The barred flagtail is commonly seen in rocky reef areas of the Indo-Pacific.
水族館でギンユゴイの群れが展示されている。
A school of barred flagtails is on display at the aquarium.
The Japanese name ギンユゴイ literally means 'silver hot-water carp', likely from its silvery appearance and habitat in warm waters. The exact derivation is uncertain.