also: せみほうぼう
Oriental flying gurnard
A species of flying gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis) found in the Indo-Pacific. The name is a specific biological term.
I saw an Oriental flying gurnard at the aquarium.
Hiragana spelling, also used but less common than katakana for this species.
Rarely used kanji form; the kanji are obscure and not recommended for learners.
The name セミホウボウ likely combines セミ (cicada) and ホウボウ (gurnard), possibly from a perceived resemblance, but the exact derivation is uncertain.