What is another word for Family Sciaenidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli sˈa͡ɪəɹənˌɪdiː] (IPA)

Family Sciaenidae is a group of fish known for their audible croaking or drumming sounds made by muscles rubbing against their swim bladder. They are also commonly referred to as drumfish, croakers, or corbs. The family includes a variety of species, such as the Atlantic croaker, red drum, black drum, and white seabass. While they are known for their distinctive sounds, they are also valued for their tasty flesh and are frequently sought after by anglers. Whether you call them drumfish, croakers, or corbs, this family of fish is an important part of both the ocean ecosystem and the fishing industry.

Synonyms for Family sciaenidae:

What are the hypernyms for Family sciaenidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animals, Vertebrates, actinopterygii, bony fishes, ray-finned fishes, Teleostean fishes.

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