Lobotes pacificus
Definition
Noun 1. A species of tripletail fish found in the Pacific Ocean: Lobotes pacificus is the scientific name for a specific marine fish, commonly known as the Pacific tripletail. It is characterized by its rounded fins and body shape that can resemble a leaf or debris.
Usage Examples
- The biologist identified the unusual fish as .
- is often found near floating objects in warm Pacific waters.
- Anglers sometimes catch while fishing offshore.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific and ichthyological contexts, the binomial name is used for precise classification, distinguishing it from other species in the genus, such as the Atlantic tripletail ().
Variants and Related Words
- Pacific tripletail: The common name for .
- Tripletail: The common name for fish of the family Lobotidae or genus , referring to the appearance created by their dorsal, caudal, and anal fins.
- Lobotes surinamensis: The scientific name for the Atlantic tripletail, a closely related species.
Synonyms
- Pacific tripletail
Related Phrases
- Genus Lobotes: The taxonomic group to which this species belongs.
- Family Lobotidae: The fish family that includes the tripetails.
Noun
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tripletail found in the Pacific
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