魚類
Meanings
1
fish; fishes
A biological or formal term for fish as a taxonomic group; in everyday conversation, 魚 (さかな) is more common.
Fish are a group of vertebrates.
This aquarium exhibits fish from all over the world.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に魚類が生息するfish (as a class) inhabit a place
Many species of fish live in this river.
- 魚類を保護するto protect fish (species)
Activities to protect endangered fish species are being carried out.
- 魚類の生態を調べるto study the ecology of fish
Researchers are studying the ecology of fish that live in the deep sea.