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Micropogonias

Micropogonias

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A group of croaker fish found in coastal waters of the Americas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Micropogonias genus includes several economically important species of croaker fishes.

Examples

  • Scientists recently documented new habitats for Micropogonias populations along the Atlantic coast.

  • Fishermen often target species within the Micropogonias genus due to their culinary value.

  • The Micropogonias species are popular among fishermen.

  • Many Micropogonias are found in the warm coastal waters.

  • Fishermen often target species within the Micropogonias genus due to their culinary value.

  • The Micropogonias genus includes several economically important species of croaker fishes.

  • Scientists recently documented new habitats for Micropogonias populations along the Atlantic coast.

Surface Forms

Micropogonias singular
Micropogoniases plural

Etymology

The word Micropogonias comes from Greek parts micro- 'small' and pogon 'beard'. So the name pictures the fish's small chin 'beard', the fine whiskers called barbels that these croaker fishes have.