What is another word for Suborder Percoidea?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbɔːdə pˈɜːkɔ͡ɪdˌi͡ə] (IPA) 
Suborder Percoidea is a taxonomic classification for a diverse group of fish belonging to the order Perciformes. Some synonyms commonly used instead of Suborder Percoidea include Percomorpha and Perches. These alternative names refer to the same group of fish with shared characteristics like a spiny dorsal fin and pelvic fins thoracic in position. Some experts even prefer to classify this suborder under the order Percomorphaceae due to molecular genetic studies. Regardless of the name used, these fish are popular among sport and commercial fishermen, with many species prized for their taste and fighting ability.
