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Tarpon atlanticus

Tarpon atlanticus

9.8
A large silvery fish that lives in warm Atlantic waters near the coast and fights hard when caught
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : tarpón atlántico
  • Catching a Tarpon atlanticus requires special tackle due to its size and fighting strength.

Examples

  • The Tarpon atlanticus is among the most sought-after trophies for sport fishers in Florida.

  • Researchers are studying how climate change affects the migration of Tarpon atlanticus along the Gulf Coast.

  • The Tarpon atlanticus is a prized catch among anglers.

  • Have you ever seen a Tarpon atlanticus in the wild?

  • Catching a Tarpon atlanticus requires special tackle due to its size and fighting strength.

  • The Tarpon atlanticus is among the most sought-after trophies for sport fishers in Florida.

  • Researchers are studying how climate change affects the migration of Tarpon atlanticus along the Gulf Coast.

Synonyms

tarpon
vsTarpon atlanticus
  • US
2 9.8

A large silvery fish that lives in warm coastal waters and is caught for sport

is noted for its great size and strength rather than sporting value

Surface Forms

Tarpon atlanticus singular
Tarpon atlanticuses plural

Morphology

tarpon + atlanticus

This is a taxonomic binomial combining 'tarpon' (a large fish) with the Latin adjective 'atlanticus' meaning 'of the Atlantic.' A B1 learner who knows 'tarpon' and recognizes the element 'atlantic/Atlantic' can readily infer it denotes a tarpon from Atlantic waters; taxonomic name formation is compositional and cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

The name Tarpon atlanticus comes from the common name Tarpon, used by coastal fishers for the big, shiny, jumping fish, and the Latin word atlanticus, which means 'from the Atlantic'. So the name tells you it is a large, silvery fish people like to catch along the Atlantic coast.