Definition

Noun 1. A genus of fish: Lobotes is the scientific name (the type genus) for a group of percoid fishes within the family Lobotidae. These fish are commonly known as tripletails.

Usage Notes

• The word 'Lobotes' is a specialized, scientific term used primarily in zoology and ichthyology (the study of fish). It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
• In everyday language, the common name "tripletail" is almost always used instead.
• In scientific writing, the genus name is italicized (e.g., ).

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The species Lobotes surinamensis is found in warm coastal waters worldwide.
  • The study focused on the comparative anatomy of the genus Lobotes.
• General Context (using the common name):
  • Anglers prize the tripletail for its fighting spirit and delicious flesh.

Advanced Usage

• Binomial Nomenclature: In the scientific naming system, is the genus, which is the first part of a two-part species name. For example, the Atlantic tripletail's full scientific name is .

Variants and Related Words

• Lobotidae (noun): The family of fishes to which the genus belongs.
• tripletail (noun): The common name for fish in the genus , derived from the rounded shape of their dorsal, caudal, and anal fins, which can make them appear to have three tails.

Synonyms

• tripletail (common name)

Notes on Different Meanings

• 'Lobotes' has only one specific meaning: It refers exclusively to this genus of fish. It is not a word used in general English vocabulary and has no other definitions or idiomatic uses.

Noun

1. type genus of the Lobotidae