What is another word for amiidae?
Pronunciation: [ˈamɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Amiidae is a scientific family of freshwater fish that includes the bowfin. Although there are no commonly used synonyms for the word Amiidae, the name can be broken down into two parts for better understanding: "Amia" from the genus name and "-idae" which is the suffix used to indicate a family name. In terms of colloquial terms, the bowfin is commonly referred to as the "dogfish" due to its long, cylindrical body which is similar in shape to a canine. It is also known as the "grindle" in some parts of the United States. Regardless of its name, the Amiidae family remains an important group of freshwater fish for both scientific research and recreational fishing.
