noun
- plural of sciaenid; members of the fish family Sciaenidae, which includes drums, croakers, and weakfish
Usage: scientific; ichthyology
Examples
- Sciaenids are commonly found in coastal waters around the world.
- The research focused on the feeding habits of various sciaenids.
- Commercial fisheries often target sciaenids for their economic value.
- Many sciaenids produce distinctive sounds using their swim bladders.
- The estuary serves as a nursery habitat for juvenile sciaenids.
- Scientists identified several new species of sciaenids in the region.