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Elagatis bipinnulata

Elagatis bipinnulata

9.9
A long, fast fish with a smooth, cigar-shaped body that lives in warm seas and people catch for sport
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Elagatis bipinnulata is prized among anglers for its strength and speed.

Examples

  • We spotted a school of Elagatis bipinnulata while diving off the coast.

  • Restaurants in the region often serve dishes featuring the fresh Elagatis bipinnulata.

  • The Elagatis bipinnulata is known for its speed.

  • Many anglers seek the Elagatis bipinnulata for sport fishing.

  • The Elagatis bipinnulata is known for its agility and is a favorite among sport fishermen.

  • Anglers love catching the Elagatis bipinnulata because it provides a challenging fight.

  • During our fishing trip, we were excited to reel in a large Elagatis bipinnulata after a long wait.

Synonyms

rainbow runner
vsElagatis bipinnulata
8.3

A large, fast tropical fish with a blue green back and yellow stripes that people catch for sport

describes the species generally without color or stripe details

Surface Forms

Elagatis bipinnulata singular
Elagatis bipinnulatas plural

Morphology

Elagatis + bipinnulata

This is a scientific Latin binomial (genus + species) used as a taxonomic label rather than a compositional English phrase; a B1 learner who knows the parts would not infer ‘a streamlined, cigar-shaped jack fish valued as a game fish’ from them. The second element 'bipinnulata' is not an English lexical item and 'Elagatis' functions as a proper noun (genus name), so the overall meaning is unpredictable and language-specific.

Etymology

The scientific name Elagatis bipinnulata may come from old Greek and Latin words, Elagatis and bipinnulata, meaning 'two small fins'. That picture of a slim, cigar-shaped fish with small side fins helps explain why the name fits this fast, prized game fish.