U+1F420 • Animals & Nature
Reef Fish Emoji
Meaning
A tropical fish, as swims in the warm waters of a coral reef or is kept as a pet in an aquarium. Depicted as a brightly colored fish in full profile facing left, with slender fins. Often shown as a blue-and-yellow fish with stripes, as an angelfish.
May be used to represent a variety of fish (saltwater or freshwater), fishing, metaphorical senses of fish, and fish as food, as consumed in the form of 🍣 Sushi. Not to be confused with 🐟 Fish or 🐡 Blowfish, though their applications may overlap. See also 🎣 Fishing Pole.
Google and Facebook’s fish previously resembled a goldfish, while Samsung’s was black and white. Microsoft’s fish was previously orange with white stripes, and yellow and blue before that.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F420 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | tropical fish |
| Shortcode | :tropical-fish: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐠 Reef Fish emoji mean?
A tropical fish, as swims in the warm waters of a coral reef or is kept as a pet in an aquarium. Depicted as a brightly colored fish in full profile facing left, with slender fins. Often shown as a blue-and-yellow fish with stripes, as an angelfish. May be used to represent a variety of fish (saltwater or freshwater), fishing, metaphorical senses of fish, and fish as food, as consumed in the form of 🍣 Sushi. Not to be confused with 🐟 Fish or 🐡 Blowfish, though their applications may overlap. See also 🎣 Fishing Pole. Google and Facebook’s fish previously resembled a goldfish, while Samsung’s was black and white. Microsoft’s fish was previously orange with white stripes, and yellow and blue before that.
How do I copy the 🐠 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐠) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Reef Fish?
The Unicode for the Reef Fish emoji is U+1F420.
On which platforms can I use the 🐠 emoji?
You can use the Reef Fish emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Reef Fish Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐠"
"I'm so relieved 🐠"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐠"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐠"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐠"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐠💦 (emphasized relief)
🐠😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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