Pomatomus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Pomatomidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pomatomus is a genus of marine fish commonly known as bluefish in the family Pomatomidae.
- The type genus Pomatomus comprises several species of bluefish found in temperate and tropical waters.
- Pomatomus saltatrix is the most well-known species within the genus, widely distributed across the world's oceans.
- Research on the genus Pomatomus has provided valuable insights into the evolution of the Pomatomidae family.
- The genus Pomatomus is characterized by its elongated body shape and distinctive blue-gray coloration.