Holocentrus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Holocentridae; squirrelfishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Holocentrus is a genus of marine fish in the family Holocentridae, commonly known as squirrelfishes.
- The type genus Holocentrus includes species like the longspine squirrelfish and the soldierfish.
- Holocentrus is native to tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
- The Holocentrus genus consists of approximately 15 species of squirrelfishes that vary in size and color.
- In the family Holocentridae, Holocentrus is the most well-known genus due to its large number of species.