The New International Encyclopædia/Coalfish

COALFISH (so named from its color). (1) The pollack (q.v.). (2) A singular and interesting chirid fish (Anoploma fimbriata) of the North Pacific, which is usually slaty-black above and white below, but variable with age and place. It is about 18 inches long, allied to the rock-trout, and called in California beshow, candlefish, and skilfish.