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Percophidae

Percophidae

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A family of sea fish with long bodies and flat heads found mainly in the southern hemisphere
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Percophidae
  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Percophidae family off the coast of South America.

Examples

  • The Percophidae family includes various species of flathead fish.

  • The elongated jaw is one of the distinguishing features of the Percophidae.

  • Members of Percophidae are often found in deep marine environments.

  • Look at that Percophidae!

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Percophidae family off the coast of South America.

  • Members of Percophidae are often found in deep marine environments.

  • The Percophidae family includes various species of flathead fish.

Surface Forms

Percophidae singular
Percophididae plural

Etymology

Percophidae comes from the genus name Percophis, built from old Greek parts perke 'perch' and ophis 'snake'. So the name suggests a 'perch-snake' and helps you remember these sea fishes with long jaws and flat heads.