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Hipsurus

Hipsurus

9.9
A group of sea fish called surfperches that live near the Pacific coast
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Hipsurus
  • The surfperch species in the genus Hipsurus are commonly found along the Pacific Coast.

Examples

  • Marine biologists studied the unique reproductive behavior of Hipsurus during spawning season.

  • One of the distinguishing features of Hipsurus is its laterally compressed body shape.

  • The Hipsurus is commonly found along the Pacific coast.

  • Many species of Hipsurus thrive in rocky environments.

  • The surfperch species in the genus Hipsurus are commonly found along the Pacific Coast.

  • Many species of Hipsurus thrive in rocky environments.

  • One of the distinguishing features of Hipsurus is its laterally compressed body shape.

Synonyms

surf fish
vsHipsurus
  • US
1 6.7

A small to medium fish that lives in shallow water near Pacific coast beaches in North America

is the scientific group term used for fishes in the family Embiotocidae
surfperch
vsHipsurus
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A small to medium fish that lives in shallow water along the Pacific coast of North America

is a narrower taxonomic group within that family
genus Hipsurus
vsHipsurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related sea fish found along the Pacific coast of North America

is the more general description rather than the formal taxonomic label

Compounds

genus Hipsurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related sea fish found along the Pacific coast of North America

Surface Forms

Hipsurus singular
Hipsurus plural

Etymology

Hipsurus likely comes from Greek parts hyps- 'high' and -urus 'tail'. That's why the name fits these Pacific surfperches: it suggests a fish with a high or tall tail.