Centropomidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fish or the order Perciformes including robalos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fish belonging to the family Centropomidae, commonly referred to as robalos, can be found in freshwater, brackish, and coastal marine environments.
- The Centropomidae family consists of approximately nine genera and twenty-seven species of fish.
- Worldwide, the largest centropomid is the common snook, and this species is prized by anglers.
- All centropomids are carnivorous, feeding on small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates.
- Biologists studying fish diversity often pay close attention to members of the Centropomidae family to learn more about their behavior.