Family Bramidae (Noun)
Meaning
Deep-bodied percoid fishes of the open seas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Family Bramidae, commonly known as the pomfrets, are deep-bodied percoid fishes of the open seas characterized by their flat bodies and long, pointed snouts.
- The family Bramidae are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, typically at depths of 100 to 1,000 meters.
- Classification of the family Bramidae is unclear, with some taxonomists dividing it into several subfamilies and others recognizing it as a single family.
- Most species within the family Bramidae have large scales that are often flexible, giving the appearance of having no scales at all.
- Commercial fisheries frequently target species within the family Bramidae, which are prized for their delicate flavor and firm texture.