Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Lepidocybium

Lepidocybium

9.9
A group of deep-sea fish that includes the oily escolar
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Lepidocybium
  • The Lepidocybium genus includes the escolar, a fish prized for its rich, oily flesh.

Examples

  • Many chefs enjoy cooking with Lepidocybium due to its rich flavor.

  • Biologists identified the specimen as belonging to the Lepidocybium genus during their deep-sea survey.

  • Research on Lepidocybium has provided insights into the diet and habitat of escolar.

  • The Lepidocybium is often referred to as escolar.

  • Biologists identified the specimen as belonging to the Lepidocybium genus during their deep-sea survey.

  • Research on Lepidocybium has provided insights into the diet and habitat of escolar.

  • The Lepidocybium genus includes the escolar, a fish prized for its rich, oily flesh.

Compounds

Lepidocybium flavobrunneum
  • Specialized
9.9

A large oily fish like a mackerel often sold as escolar

Surface Forms

Lepidocybium singular

Etymology

Lepidocybium comes from Greek parts: lepido- meaning 'scale' and -cybium meaning 'a fish'. So the name simply describes a 'scaled fish', which fits the group that includes the oily deep-sea fish escolar.