Blue Runner (Noun)
Meaning
Fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The blue runner is a common catch for recreational anglers in the waters off Cape Cod.
- Blue runners are known to form large schools in the coastal waters of the western Atlantic.
- The blue runner is a medium-sized fish that can grow up to 27 inches in length.
- In some parts of Brazil, the blue runner is considered a delicacy and is often served fried or grilled.
- Blue runners are an important food source for larger predators such as sharks and barracudas in the western Atlantic ecosystem.