Coryphaenidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of large, active pelagic percoid fish: Coryphaenidae is the scientific family name for a group of fish known for their large size, active swimming behavior, and pelagic (open ocean) lifestyle. They belong to the percoid order, which includes many perch-like fish.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist classified the dolphin fish within the family Coryphaenidae.
- Coryphaenidae are characterized by their compressed bodies and forked tails.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term is used almost exclusively in scientific classification to group specific genera of fish, most notably the genus (dolphinfish or mahi-mahi).
- The family Coryphaenidae contains only a few species, all of which are highly prized by sport fishers.
Variants and Related Words
- Coryphaena (n): The principal genus within the family Coryphaenidae, comprising species like the common dolphinfish ().
- Dolphinfish (n): The common name for fish in the family Coryphaenidae, also known as mahi-mahi.
- Mahi-mahi (n): Another common name, particularly in culinary contexts, for fish of the family Coryphaenidae.
Synonyms
- Dolphinfish family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Mahi-mahi family: A common name used in fishing and culinary contexts.
Related Phrases
- Member of Coryphaenidae: A phrase used to describe an individual fish belonging to this taxonomic family.
- The captured specimen was confirmed to be a member of Coryphaenidae.
Noun
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large active pelagic percoid fish
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