Poronotus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Stromateidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Poronotus is a genus of butterfish in the family Stromateidae that are found in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The genus Poronotus is composed of two species of fish that are characterized by their elongated bodies.
- Poronotus triacanthus is one of the species within the genus Poronotus that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean.
- Like other members of the genus Poronotus, they feed on small crustaceans and plankton.
- The research focused on cataloging the various characteristics and behaviors of the fish genus Poronotus.