Epinephelus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of groupers or sea bass.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Epinephelus genus consists of over 80 species of groupers or sea bass found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide.
- Epinephelus lanceolatus, also known as the giant grouper, is one of the largest bony fish in the world.
- Epinephelus malabaricus, commonly referred to as the giant grouper or Malabar rockcod, is native to the Indo-Pacific region.
- The Epinephelus genus plays a significant role in marine ecosystems due to its varied species and distribution.
- Epinephelus akaara is a species of grouper found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically around the waters of Japan and Taiwan.