genus lopholatilus (Meaning)
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genus lopholatilus (n)
large brightly colored food fish of deep Atlantic waters
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus lopholatilus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus lopholatilus Sentence Examples
- The genus Lopholatilus is a group of marine fish belonging to the family Malacanthidae.
- Lopholatilus species are commonly known as tilefishes or blueliners.
- The genus Lopholatilus is characterized by having a compressed, high-bodied shape with a sloping forehead.
- Lopholatilus fish have large mouths and protruding lower jaws with sharp teeth.
- The coloration of Lopholatilus varies depending on the species, but they are typically reddish-brown or green.
- Lopholatilus species are found in deep waters off the eastern coast of North America, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Lopholatilus fish are primarily demersal, meaning they live close to the seafloor.
- The genus Lopholatilus includes three recognized species: tilefish, blueline tilefish, and red tilefish.
- Lopholatilus species are important commercial and recreational fish species.
- The overfishing of Lopholatilus has led to concerns about the sustainability of their populations.
FAQs About the word genus lopholatilus
large brightly colored food fish of deep Atlantic waters
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Lopholatilus is a group of marine fish belonging to the family Malacanthidae.
Lopholatilus species are commonly known as tilefishes or blueliners.
The genus Lopholatilus is characterized by having a compressed, high-bodied shape with a sloping forehead.
Lopholatilus fish have large mouths and protruding lower jaws with sharp teeth.
