What is another word for atherinidae?
Pronunciation: [ˈaθəɹˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Atherinidae is a family of fish that includes silversides and topminnows. Some of the common synonyms for Atherinidae include the following: Atherinopsidae, which is another name for the family of freshwater silversides; Menidiidae, which includes the family of anchovy-like fishes; and Atheriniformes, which is a broader taxonomic category that includes not just Atherinidae, but also several other families of fish such as the flying fishes, halfbeaks, and needlefish. While these synonyms may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, they are important for scientists and researchers who study fish taxonomy and classification.
