Gonorhynchidae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the genus Gonorhynchus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gonorhynchidae is a family of fish found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, coextensive with the genus Gonorhynchus.
- The Gonorhynchidae family consists of a single genus, Gonorhynchus, and several species that are yet to be described.
- Gonorhynchidae is a monotypic family, with Gonorhynchus being the only genus classified under it, and is known for its distinctive elongated body shape.
- The taxonomy of the Gonorhynchidae family is still unclear, but it is widely accepted that Gonorhynchus is the sole representative of this family.
- The discovery of new species within the Gonorhynchidae family has been hindered by the limited geographical range of Gonorhynchus, its sole representative.