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Umbrina

Umbrina

9.9
A group of fish called drums that live near coasts and river mouths
  • noun
  • Specialized
: umbrina
  • Researchers recently described a new member of the Umbrina genus in Southeast Asian waters.

Examples

  • The Umbrina fish are known for their distinctive drumming sounds.

  • The genus Umbrina includes species commonly found in subtropical marine environments.

  • Fishermen occasionally catch Umbrina species for local consumption and the aquarium trade.

  • Many fishermen target Umbrina in coastal waters.

  • The genus Umbrina includes several species that thrive in estuarine waters.

  • Fishermen occasionally catch Umbrina species for the local seafood market.

  • Researchers have identified multiple Umbrina species along the coastlines of Florida.

Synonyms

genus Umbrina
vsUmbrina
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish like drums that includes about sixteen coastal species

gives the same taxonomic sense but adds habitat info about coastal and estuarine waters

Compounds

genus Umbrina
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fish like drums that includes about sixteen coastal species

Umbrina roncador
  • Specialized
9.9

A fish that lives in shallow Pacific waters along the North American coast and is good to eat

Surface Forms

Umbrina singular
Umbrinas plural

Etymology

Umbrina probably comes from the Latin root umbra, meaning 'shadow', with the ending -ina meaning 'small'. So think 'small shadow' — a helpful image because these coastal drum fish often look dark or stay near the sea bottom, which explains the name and helps you remember it is a genus of fish.