The fish Pataecus fronto (family Pataecidae), of Australian coastal waters, which has a high dorsal fin resembling the feather headdress traditionally worn by some North American Indians.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of Red Indian fish in US English:
Red Indian fish
noun
The fish Pataecus fronto (family Pataecidae), of Australian coastal waters, which has a high dorsal fin resembling the feather headdress traditionally worn by some North American Indians.