Meanings
nouncoral trout (plural coral trout)
- A species of grouper, Plectropomus leopardus, native to the western Pacific.
Coral trout as beautiful fish to spear because they're curious by nature[.]
2008, Monte Dwyer, Red In The Centre: The Australian Bush Through Urban Eyes, Monyer Pty Ltd, page 561 more example
Coral trout, red with purple spots, lay in wait, ready to ambush unsuspecting prey.
1991, Martha Holmes, Sea Trek, BBC Books, page 114Synonyms: leopard coral trout, leopard coral grouper
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA species of grouper, Plectropomus leopardus, native to the western Pacific.
Similar
leopard coral troutleopard coral grouper
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