Meanings
plural serranids
- biologyAny fish of the family Serranidae.
As noted above, the serranids are the largest group in terms of species numbers.
2008, J. S. Kenny, The Biological Diversity of Trinidad and Tobago: A Naturalist's Notes, page 722 more examples
The groupers, hinds and many related serranids are well-known for their rather unusual reproductive styles.
2000, Yvonne Sadovy, Andrew S. Cornish, Reef Fishes of Hong Kong, page 46Conservation measures that are targeted specifically at protecting serranids and take into account their reproductive traits have proven successful.
2007, Gene S. Helfman, Fish Conservation, page 46Synonyms: serranoid
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny fish of the family Serranidae.
More synonyms by meaning
nounmarine food sport fishes mainly of warm coastal waters
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Origin
- translingualSerranidae
- Englishserranid
Borrowed from translingual Serranidae.
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serranid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/serranid
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