gempylus

• Sustantivo que designa el género tipo de la familia Gempylidae, que incluye a las escómbridos serpiente y peces afines.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Gempylidae family, which includes snake mackerels and related fish.

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1. A genus of fishC2formalscientific

   A genus of predatory marine fish in the family Gempylidae, commonly known as snake mackerels. These fish are characterized by elongated bodies and sharp teeth.

   Género de peces Gempylus

   • The genus Gempylus includes the escolar and other snake mackerels.
   • Scientists recently described a new species within the Gempylus genus.
   • Gempylus species are found in deep tropical and subtropical waters.
   • The body shape of Gempylus is adapted for swift, predatory swimming.