spotted scat; green scat; red scat
A species of scat (Scatophagus argus) known by several common names depending on coloration. Used in aquarium trade and sometimes as a food fish.
The spotted scat is an ornamental fish that lives in brackish water.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly seen in specialized contexts; the fish is normally written in katakana.
The name literally means 'black-spotted manjū sea bream', from 黒星 (black spot), 饅頭 (manjū, a round steamed bun, referring to the fish's shape), and 鯛 (sea bream). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is a descriptive Japanese name.