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Stenotomus

Stenotomus

9.9
A sea fish commonly called scup that lives in the western Atlantic
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛnəˈtoʊməs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Atlantic coast is home to many species in the Stenotomus genus.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the population of Stenotomus in the bay.

  • Fishermen often catch Stenotomus during the spring migration.

  • The Stenotomus species is popular among anglers.

  • Many fishermen target Stenotomus during the summer.

  • Many fishermen target Stenotomus during the summer months for their abundance.

  • The Stenotomus fish are known for their distinctive appearance and tasty flesh.

  • Researchers have documented several species within the Stenotomus genus along the Atlantic coast.

Synonyms

genus Stenotomus
vsStenotomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish called scups that live in the western Atlantic Ocean

is the common name for the same fish without the family detail

Compounds

genus Stenotomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea fish called scups that live in the western Atlantic Ocean

Stenotomus aculeatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of fish found along the southern Atlantic coast of North America

Surface Forms

Stenotomus singular
Stenotomuses plural

Etymology

Stenotomus comes from Greek parts steno- 'narrow' and -tomus 'cut'. Think of it as 'narrow-cut' — a helpful image to remember this name for a small sea fish called the scup, because it suggests a fish that is thin when you look at it from the side.