longtooth grouper
A large, predatory marine fish (Epinephelus bruneus) found in East Asian waters, prized as a high-quality food fish in Japan.
The longtooth grouper is known as a high-class fish.
In the sea around here, you can sometimes catch a big longtooth grouper.
The origin of the name クエ is uncertain. The kanji 九絵 is an ateji (当て字) spelling, likely chosen for its phonetic and visual qualities rather than a literal meaning.