Trinectes Maculatus (Noun)
Meaning
Useless as food; in coastal streams from Maine to Texas and Panama.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trinectes maculatus, also known as the hogchoker, is a species of flatfish that is considered useless as food by many due to its small size and bony structure.
- The hogchoker, or trinectes maculatus, is a common sight in coastal streams from Maine to Texas, but its lack of flavor and soft texture make it unpopular among anglers.
- In Panama, the trinectes maculatus is often caught accidentally by fishermen targeting more desirable species, and is generally considered a nuisance catch.
- Despite its wide distribution in coastal streams from Maine to Texas, the trinectes maculatus is not a popular food fish due to its numerous bones and lack of market value.
- Trinectes maculatus, or the hogchoker as it is commonly known, is a small, flatfish species that is often discarded by commercial fishermen due to its limited culinary appeal.