noun
blue-gray snapper; green jobfish
A species of snapper (Aprion virescens) found in tropical waters. The name is usually written in katakana.
アオチビキは沖縄の海でよく見られる。
The blue-gray snapper is often seen in the waters around Okinawa.
市場で新鮮なアオチビキを買った。
I bought a fresh green jobfish at the market.
The name likely derives from 青 (ao, 'blue') and 血引 (chibiki, 'blood-drawing'), possibly referring to the fish's coloration or a local name. The exact origin is uncertain.