Percina (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Percidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Percina is a genus of Percidae that comprises small fish native to eastern North America.
- Several species of Percina are considered threatened due to habitat degradation and other human activities.
- Research has been conducted to better understand the spawning habits of Percina.
- In total, about 50 species are currently recognized within the Percina genus of fish.
- Freshwater Percina fish species play important ecological roles in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.