What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pest of fowl and fish (9)" mean?

The definition is "Pest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCK (synonym of "fowl") + ROACH (synonym of "fish"); definition: "Pest" The answer is COCKROACH.

Pest of fowl and fish (9)

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