Genus Ameiurus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ameiurus is the type genus of the Ameiuridae family, commonly known as bullhead catfishes.
- Ameiurus is a genus of catfish that includes several species of bullhead catfish found in North America.
- Bullhead catfishes of the genus Ameiurus are known for their broad heads and stocky bodies.
- The genus Ameiurus comprises several species of catfish that are popular among anglers.
- The Ameiuridae family, with Ameiurus as its type genus, is a group of catfish commonly referred to as bullhead catfishes.