What is another word for Genus Orthopristis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˌɔːθəpɹˈɪstiz] (IPA) 
The genus Orthopristis is a group of fish commonly known as pigfish. These fish are typically found in shallow waters along the Atlantic coast of North and South America. To describe these fish, one might use synonyms such as cardinal fish, Bermuda hogfish, or porgy. The pigfish name comes from their pig-like snouts, which they use to forage for food in the sand. Other synonyms for the genus Orthopristis include grunt, piggy, and goggle-eye. Despite their somewhat unappealing names, pigfish are an important food source for recreational and commercial fishers in their native range.
