Genus Makaira (Noun)
Meaning
Marlins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Marlin fish belonging to the genus Makaira can grow to varying sizes and lengths in their habitats.
- Species from the genus Makaira such as the blue marlin, and black marlin can reach over a thousand pounds.
- Many tropical marine waters across the globe contain marlin from the genus Makaira which they share with sailfish and others.
- Black and blue marlin belong to the genus Makaira as defined in Ichthyological nomenclature classification systems.
- This term often indicates marine habitats primarily being referenced and one usually linked directly or related often involving tuna for similarities