bluestriped angelfish
A marine angelfish species (Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis) found in the western Pacific, known for its blue stripes.
The bluestriped angelfish is a saltwater fish with beautiful blue stripes.
The katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name キンチャクダイ (巾着鯛) literally means 'drawstring-pouch sea bream', likely from the fish's shape or pattern resembling a traditional drawstring bag (巾着). The exact origin is uncertain.