noun
- a fish with fins and a backbone, as distinguished from shellfish or other aquatic animals
Usage: often used in commercial and regulatory contexts to distinguish true fish from crustaceans and mollusks
Examples
- The restaurant serves both finfish and shellfish on its seafood menu.
- Finfish farming has become a major industry in coastal regions.
- The regulations distinguish between finfish and crustaceans for licensing purposes.
- Salmon and cod are popular finfish species for commercial fishing.
- The aquarium displays a variety of finfish from different ocean habitats.