mangrove jack; mangrove red snapper
A species of snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) found in mangrove and estuarine areas.
Mangrove jacks are often seen in mangrove areas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 胡麻 (ごま, sesame) referring to the spots, and 笛鯛 (ふえだい, a type of snapper). The exact origin is uncertain.