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centrarchid

/sɛnˈtrɑːr.kɪd/

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noun

/sɛnˈtrɑːr.kɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее семейство мелких хищных пресноводных рыб, обитающих в Северной Америке, обычно характеризующихся сжатым с боков телом и металлическим блеском, включающее такие виды, как краппи, черный окунь, солнечная рыба и тыквенная семечка.

A noun referring to a family of small, carnivorous freshwater fish native to North America, typically characterized by a laterally compressed body and metallic sheen, including species such as crappies, black bass, bluegills, and pumpkinseed.

  1. Freshwater fish familyC2formalamericanscientific

    A member of the Centrarchidae family, small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes native to North America, typically having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster.

    ruСемейство центрарховых

    • The centrarchid species include popular game fish like crappies and black bass.
    • Bluegills are a common centrarchid found in many North American lakes.
    • The pumpkinseed is a colorful centrarchid often seen in clear, weedy waters.

    Synonymssunfish

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