coastal [noun]

Samaki wa marijani

Maana (Definition)

Vibrantly colored tropical fish (*Chromis*) that inhabit shallow coral reef ecosystems along the coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coral reef damselfish / tropical reef fish

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

samaki marijani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Marine Biology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Watalii walifurahia kuogelea na samaki wa marijani huko Kisite."

Translation: Tourists enjoyed swimming with coral reef damselfish at Kisite Marine Park.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Samaki Bahari Pwani ya marijani