yellowtail blue snapper; yellowback fusilier
A species of marine fish (Paracaesio xanthura). The name is usually written in katakana.
Yellowtail blue snappers are often seen in the waters around Okinawa.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be confused with the color meaning 'plum color'.
The name ウメイロ likely derives from the fish's coloration resembling the color of plum blossoms (梅色).