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Makaira albida

Makaira albida

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A small marlin fish with a long pointed bill from the western Atlantic that can weigh about 180 pounds
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Makaira albida
  • Researchers recently tagged a Makaira albida off the coast of Florida to track its migration patterns.

Examples

  • The distinctive elongated bill of the Makaira albida sets it apart from other fish species in the region.

  • The Makaira albida is a popular target for sport fishing.

  • The Makaira albida is prized by sport fishers for its strength and agility.

  • Have you ever caught a Makaira albida?

  • The Makaira albida, known for its striking blue coloration, is commonly found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.

  • Sport fishermen often travel to Florida to catch the challenging Makaira albida during the peak fishing season.

  • Due to its powerful leaps and fast swimming, the Makaira albida is considered a thrilling catch for anglers.

Synonyms

marlin
vsMakaira albida
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A large fast sea fish with a long pointed upper jaw often caught for sport

is a particular species within that group rather than the broad type

Surface Forms

Makaira albida singular
Makaira albidai singular
Makaira albidus singular

Morphology

Makaira + albida

This is a Linnaean binomial (genus + species): a learner who knows 'Makaira' as a genus of fish can infer that Makaira albida is a type of Makaira, so the taxonomic relation is partly transparent. However, the specific species sense (size, distribution) and the epithet 'albida' is not given in the dictionary entry, so the full meaning cannot be derived from the constituents alone.

Etymology

Makaira albida comes from old Greek and Latin words: Makaira meant a 'long knife' and albida came from the word for 'white'. So the name gives the image of a pale marlin with a long, knife-like bill and helps you remember this small marlin species.