polka-dot ribbonfish
A deep-sea ribbonfish with a distinctive polka-dot pattern; the name comes from its long, flowing fins resembling furisode sleeves.
The polka-dot ribbonfish is a deep-sea fish with a silver body and black spots.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Formed from 振袖 and 魚, likening the fish’s long, flowing fins to the hanging sleeves of a 振袖.