Genus Hemitripterus (Noun)
Meaning
Sea ravens.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Sea ravens are members of the genus Hemitripterus, a group of marine fish found in the northern Pacific Ocean.
- The genus Hemitripterus is a small group of sea ravens that are characterized by their distinctive black and white stripes.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Hemitripterus, including the popular aquarium fish, Hemitripterus americanus.
- The genus Hemitripterus is part of the family Hemitripteridae, which also includes other species of sea ravens and sculpins.
- In the wild, species of the genus Hemitripterus can be found in shallow, coastal waters, where they feed on small invertebrates and fish.