noun
- plural of carangid; members of the fish family Carangidae, including jacks, pompanos, and trevallies
Usage: scientific/biological
Examples
- Carangids are important commercial fish species in tropical waters.
- The marine biologist studied various carangids in the coral reef ecosystem.
- Many carangids are prized by sport fishermen for their fighting ability.
- The aquarium’s tropical fish exhibit featured several species of carangids.
- Carangids typically have compressed bodies and forked tails.
- Commercial fisheries harvest carangids throughout the world’s oceans.