red bigeye
A species of marine fish, Priacanthus macracanthus, known for its reddish color.
The red bigeye is a fish that lives in the deep sea.
I found a red bigeye at the market.
Standard katakana spelling for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 金時 (Kintoki, a folk hero known for his red skin) and 鯛 (sea bream), referring to its red color. The exact origin is uncertain.