noun
- plural of sparid; members of the fish family Sparidae, which includes sea breams, porgies, and related marine fish
Usage: zoological
Examples
- Sparids are commonly found in warm coastal waters around the world.
- The fisherman caught several sparids during his morning trip.
- Marine biologists study sparids to understand their feeding habits.
- Many sparids are important commercial fish species.
- The aquarium’s tropical section features various colorful sparids.
- Sparids typically have compressed bodies and strong teeth for crushing shells.