What does "chinamanfish" mean?

A type of snapper native to the western Pacific, Symphorus nematophorus, which is a commercial food fish in some areas, but ciguatoxic in others.

What is a synonym for "chinamanfish"?

Common synonyms include: galloper.

Chinamanfish

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Noun

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A type of snapper native to the western Pacific, Symphorus nematophorus, which is a commercial food fish in some areas, but ciguatoxic in others. Australia, uncountable

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galloper

Etymology

Chinaman + fish: the fish is relatively harmless in Chinese waters, but frequently toxic in Australia. Perhaps Chinese immigrants were noted for eating it when other Australians wouldn't.

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