Coryphaenidae

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A family of large, active fish found in warm seas like mahi-mahi

noun
/ˌkɔːrɪˈfeɪnɪdiː/

Specialized

: Coryphaenidae

The Coryphaenidae family includes the popular game fish known as mahi-mahi.

Examples

Members of Coryphaenidae are prized for their speed and striking coloration.
The Coryphaenidae family includes the vibrant mahi-mahi.
Marine biologists study migration patterns of the Coryphaenidae in tropical waters.
Have you ever seen a Coryphaenidae in the ocean?
Marine biologists study migration patterns of the Coryphaenidae in tropical waters.
The Coryphaenidae family is known for its exceptional speed and beautiful colors.
The Coryphaenidae includes the well-known mahi-mahi, a favorite among sport fishermen.

Surface Forms

Coryphaenidae singular

Coryphaenidaes plural

Morphology

Coryphaenidae = Coryphaena (opaque) = Coryphaena + idae

The family name is formed with the specialized zoological suffix '-idae', which is technical and not predictable to an average B1 learner from the base genus.

Etymology

Coryphaenidae comes from the Greek root koryphē, meaning 'crown' or 'top', and it refers to the high, rounded head or small crest of these bright, fast fish. So, thinking of a little 'crown' on the fish makes it easier to remember that Coryphaenidae includes the striking dolphinfish, or mahi-mahi.