Hipsurus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Embiotocidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hipsurus is a genus of surfperches in the family Embiotocidae, commonly found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- The genus Hipsurus is composed of only one species, Hipsurus clevelandi, which is endemic to the waters off the coast of California.
- Hipsurus clevelandi is a relatively small fish, typically growing to a length of about 10-15 centimeters.
- Research on the genus Hipsurus has provided valuable insights into the evolution and ecology of surfperches.
- Studies on the reproductive behavior of Hipsurus clevelandi have shed light on the unique mating habits of this species.