bonefish; banana fish; ladyfish
Refers specifically to Albula vulpes, a marine fish. The name 'bonefish' is most common in English.
Bonefish are popular as a game fish.
Bonefish are often seen in these waters.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name ソトイワシ literally means 'outside sardine', but the exact derivation is uncertain. It is a Japanese name for the bonefish (Albula vulpes).