sphyraenid

/ˌsfɪrəˈnaɪɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of large, highly migratory predatory fish of the family Scombridae, especially the species Scomberomorus cavalla.

“The sphyraenid was an essential part of the ocean’s ecosystem, feeding on smaller fish.”

Synonyms

  • mackerel
  • scombrid

Antonyms

  • non-predatory fish