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yellowtail

yel·low·tail [ yéllō tàyl ] (plural yel·low·tail or yel·low·tails)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. ocean fish with yellowish tail: an ocean game fish with a yellowish tail. Native to: coastal waters of California and Mexico.  Latin name Seriola lalandei.

2. Australian bait fish: a small greenish fish with silver underparts and a yellow tail and fins that is commonly used as bait. Native to: southern Australian and New Zealand waters.  Latin name Trachurus novaezelandiae.

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