Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or related to clupeoid fishes, typically having a slender body and a small mouth.

“The clupeoid fish species are highly diverse and widespread across the globe.”

2. noun

A member of the order Clupeiformes, a group of slender, small-mouthed fish, typically schooling in large numbers.

“The clupeoid population in this region is at risk due to overfishing.”