sciaenid
/ˈsaɪənɪd/
noun
- A fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, which includes croakers, drums, and weakfish, known for making drumming or croaking sounds.
- The biologist studied the hearing abilities of the sciaenid to understand its communication.
- Many sciaenid species are found in warm coastal waters around the world.
- The sciaenid is popular among anglers for its distinctive croaking sound.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the sciaenid family of fish.
- The aquarium has a special tank for sciaenid species from the Atlantic coast.
- Sciaenid fish are known for their ability to produce sounds using their swim bladder.
- The sciaenid family includes many commercially important fish like the red drum.