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Scomberomorus maculatus

Scomberomorus maculatus

9.9
A large spotted mackerel from the Atlantic coast of North America used for food
  • noun
  • /ˌskɒmbəˈroʊmərəs məˈkjuːlətəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caballa española
  • The Scomberomorus maculatus is distinguished by its spotted sides and forked tail.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the Scomberomorus maculatus to help manage its population.

  • The Scomberomorus maculatus is highly sought after by commercial fishermen.

  • Commercial fisheries along the eastern coast rely heavily on the Scomberomorus maculatus for their catch.

  • Many restaurants serve dishes made with Scomberomorus maculatus.

  • Commercial fisheries along the eastern coast rely heavily on the Scomberomorus maculatus for their catch.

  • The Scomberomorus maculatus is distinguished by its spotted sides and forked tail.

  • Many restaurants serve dishes made with Scomberomorus maculatus.

Synonyms

Spanish mackerel
vsScomberomorus maculatus
  • US
4.1

A large sea fish people eat found in warm coastal waters

is the scientific species name used in formal or technical contexts

Surface Forms

Scomberomorus maculatus singular
Scomberomorus maculatuses plural

Morphology

Scomberomorus + maculatus

This is a Linnaean binomial (scientific name): knowing 'Scomberomorus' as a genus of fish would allow a learner to infer the expression refers to a fish species, so there is some compositional cue. However 'maculatus' is a Latin adjective (not given in the dictionary) and B1 learners are unlikely to know it or to derive the specific sense 'Spanish/ spotted mackerel' or commercial/ geographic details, so the full meaning is not predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Scomberomorus maculatus comes from older naming words: Scomberomorus meant a 'mackerel' and maculatus meant 'spotted'. So the name simply describes the spotted Spanish mackerel.