English

mandarin fish: carnivorous freshwater fish

mandarinfish: colorful saltwater fish

Alternative forms

• mandarinfish, mainly for Synchiropus splendidus

Noun

mandarin fish ‎(plural mandarin fishes or mandarin fish)

1. A carnivorous freshwater fish, Siniperca chuatsi, from China.
2. A colorful saltwater fish in dragonet family, Synchiropus splendidus, from the Pacific Ocean.

Synonyms

• (carnivorous freshwater fish): Chinese perch, Chinese bass
• (colorful saltwater fish): mandarin dragonet, mandarin goby

Derived terms

• golden mandarin fish

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