centropristis

• Substantivo que designa um gênero de peixes marinhos da família Serranidae, conhecidos como chernes ou garoupas, comuns em águas costeiras do Atlântico ocidental.

A noun referring to a genus of sea basses, which are marine fish commonly found in coastal waters.

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   A genus of fish in the family Serranidae, commonly known as sea basses, found in the Atlantic Ocean.

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   • Centropristis species are often caught by anglers along the eastern coast of the United States.
   • The black sea bass, Centropristis striata, is a popular target for recreational fishing.
   • Marine biologists study Centropristis populations to monitor reef health.