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sunfishes

/ˈsʌnˌfɪʃɪz/

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noun

Peces sol

Any of various small freshwater fishes of the family Centrarchidae, often with iridescent colours and having a laterally compressed body.

Examples :

"While fishing in the lake, the children were excited to catch several colorful sunfishes. "

Mientras pescaban en el lago, los niños estaban emocionados de atrapar varios peces sol coloridos.

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noun

Peces luna

Any of various large marine fishes of the family Molidae that have an oval compressed body.

Examples :

"While snorkeling, we were amazed to see several huge sunfishes slowly drifting near the surface, their flattened, oval bodies shimmering in the sunlight. "

Mientras buceábamos con esnórquel, nos sorprendió ver varios peces luna enormes flotando lentamente cerca de la superficie, con sus cuerpos aplanados y ovalados brillando a la luz del sol.

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