salmonidae

/ˌsælməˈnaɪdi/ SA-l-mə-NAY-dee

Definitions

1. noun

a family of fish that includes salmon and trout, having a lateral line and a fleshy keel on the belly

“The salmonidae family is found in cold water rivers and streams worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • Salmoniformes
  • family Salmonidae

Antonyms

  • family Esocidae
  • pike