snubnose brotula; armoured cusk
A deep-sea fish, Hoplobrotula armata. The name is primarily used in ichthyology and fishing contexts.
The armoured cusk is a type of deep-sea fish and is also edible.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in taxonomic or specialized contexts. The word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 鎧 (yoroi, 'armor'), 鼬 (itachi, 'weasel'), and 魚 (uo, 'fish'), likely referring to its armored appearance and elongated weasel-like body shape. The exact origin is uncertain.