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Ameiurus

Ameiurus

9.9
A group of freshwater catfish like bullheads from North America
  • noun
  • /ˌæmiˈjʊrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Ameiurus genus includes several species of bullhead frequently found in North American rivers.

Examples

  • Biologists studied the habitat of Ameiurus to understand their role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Some anglers prefer fishing for Ameiurus because of their tenacity and size.

  • The Ameiurus is a fascinating fish.

  • Many people enjoy fishing for Ameiurus in local lakes.

  • Biologists studied the habitat of Ameiurus to understand their role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Some anglers prefer fishing for Ameiurus because of their tenacity and size.

  • The Ameiurus genus includes several species of bullhead frequently found in North American rivers.

Synonyms

bullhead
vsAmeiurus
  • US
1 7.7

A small freshwater fish like a catfish with a wide flat head

is the technical genus term for the whole group rather than the casual name
bullhead catfish
vsAmeiurus
  • US
1 6.4

A small fish with a thick body, broad flat head and whisker-like feelers near its mouth

is the precise scientific genus name rather than a common species label
genus Ameiurus
vsAmeiurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bullhead catfish found in North America

is the identical scientific name without the added genus label

Compounds

genus Ameiurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bullhead catfish found in North America

Surface Forms

Ameiurus singular
Ameiuruses plural

Etymology

Ameiurus is a scientific name given by naturalists for a group of North American bullhead catfish. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Ameiurus as the formal name for these freshwater 'catfish' you find in rivers and lakes, so the name points straight to that group of fish.