Meaning of the word bowfin in English

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bowfin

US /ˈboʊfɪn/
UK /ˈboʊ.fɪn/
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Noun

a freshwater fish (Amia calva) of eastern North America, the sole surviving species of its family (Amiidae), having a long, cylindrical body and a long dorsal fin.

Example:
The angler caught a large bowfin in the murky waters of the swamp.
Bowfins are known for their ability to breathe air, allowing them to survive in low-oxygen environments.