Cynoscion (Noun)
Meaning
Sea trout.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cynoscion is a genus of fish that includes the spotted seatrout and the weakfish, commonly referred to as sea trout in some regions.
- The spotted seatrout, also known as Cynoscion nebulosus, is a popular game fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Cynoscion regalis, or the weakfish, is a species of sea trout that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean.
- In some areas, the term sea trout is used to refer to species within the Cynoscion genus, which can cause confusion among anglers.
- Cynoscion othonopterus, or the Gulf corvina, is a species of sea trout that is found in the coastal waters of the southeastern United States.