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  1. jackknife-fish, Equetus lanceolatusnoun

    black-and-white drumfish with an erect elongated dorsal fin

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  1. jackknife-fish

    Jackknife-fish is a species of marine fish, scientifically known as Equetus lanceolatus, belonging to the family Sciaenidae. They are native to the warmer waters of the Atlantic Ocean and are known for their distinctive elongated dorsal fin that gives the appearance of a ‘jackknife’, from which they get their common name. They are usually silver-white in color with black along the top edge of the dorsal and tail fin. They are mostly found in reef environments and feed on small invertebrates.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jackknife-fish in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jackknife-fish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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