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'''''Centropomus''''' [[Lacépède (taxonomy)|Lacépède]], [[1802]], is a [[genus]] of predominantly [[seawater|marine]] [[fish]] in [[family (biology)|family]] [[Centropomidae]] of [[order (biology)|order]] [[Perciformes]]. The [[type species]] is ''[[Centropomus undecimalis]]'', the [[common snook]]. Commonly known as '''snooks''' or '''róbalos''', the ''Centropomus'' species are native to [[tropical]] and [[subtropical]] waters of the western [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] and eastern [[Pacific Ocean]]s. |
'''''Centropomus''''' [[Lacépède (taxonomy)|Lacépède]], [[1802]], is a [[genus]] of predominantly [[seawater|marine]] [[fish]] in [[family (biology)|family]] [[Centropomidae]] of [[order (biology)|order]] [[Perciformes]]. The [[type species]] is ''[[Centropomus undecimalis]]'', the [[common snook]]. Commonly known as '''snooks''' or '''róbalos''', the ''Centropomus'' species are native to [[tropical]] and [[subtropical]] waters of the western [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]] and eastern [[Pacific Ocean]]s. |
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The snook species range in maximum length from about 35 [[Metre#SI multiples|cm]] (14 [[inch|in]]) to some 140 cm (4 [[foot (unit of length)|ft]] 7 [[inch|in]]), with maximum recorded weights of 1.0–26 [[kilogram|kg]] (2.2–57 [[pound (mass)|lb]]). |
The snook species range in maximum length from about 35 [[Metre#SI multiples|cm]] (14 [[inch|in]]) to some 140 cm (4 [[foot (unit of length)|ft]] 7 [[inch|in]]), with maximum recorded weights of 1.0 – 26 [[kilogram|kg]] (2.2 – 57 [[pound (mass)|lb]]). |
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Occurring in a variety of habitats ranging from [[coral reef]]s to [[estuary|estuaries]] and [[mangrove]] swamps, the snooks are [[carnivorous]], feeding primarily on [[crustacean]]s and other fishes. |
Occurring in a variety of habitats ranging from [[coral reef]]s to [[estuary|estuaries]] and [[mangrove]] swamps, the snooks are [[carnivorous]], feeding primarily on [[crustacean]]s and other fishes. |
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Many of the snooks are important as commercial food fish and as [[game fish]]. |
Many of the snooks are important as commercial food fish and as [[game fish]]. |
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The [[genus|generic]] name ''Centropomus'' derives from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''κέντρον'' (centre, in this sense "sting") and ''πώμα'' (cover, plug, [[Operculum (gastropod)|operculum]]). |
The [[genus|generic]] name ''Centropomus'' derives from the [[Greek language|Greek]] ''κέντρον'' (centre, in this sense "sting") and ''πώμα'' (cover, plug, [[Operculum (gastropod)|operculum]]). |
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* [[Union snook]], ''[[Centropomus unionensis]]'' <small>Bocourt, 1868</small> |
* [[Union snook]], ''[[Centropomus unionensis]]'' <small>Bocourt, 1868</small> |
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* [[White snook]], ''[[Centropomus viridis]]'' <small>Lockington, 1877</small> |
* [[White snook]], ''[[Centropomus viridis]]'' <small>Lockington, 1877</small> |
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==Trivia== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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- For the Canadian comedian, see Snook (comedian).
Centropomus Lacépède, 1802, is a genus of predominantly marine fish in family Centropomidae of order Perciformes. The type species is Centropomus undecimalis, the common snook. Commonly known as snooks or róbalos, the Centropomus species are native to tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans.
The snook species range in maximum length from about 35 cm (14 in) to some 140 cm (4 ft 7 in), with maximum recorded weights of 1.0 – 26 kg (2.2 – 57 lb).
Occurring in a variety of habitats ranging from coral reefs to estuaries and mangrove swamps, the snooks are carnivorous, feeding primarily on crustaceans and other fishes.
Many of the snooks are important as commercial food fish and as game fish.
The generic name Centropomus derives from the Greek κέντρον (centre, in this sense "sting") and πώμα (cover, plug, operculum).
Species
- Armed snook, Centropomus armatus Gill, 1863
- Swordspine snook, Centropomus ensiferus Poey, 1860
- Blackfin snook, Centropomus medius Günther, 1864
- Guianan snook, Centropomus mexicanus Bocourt, 1868
- Black snook, Centropomus nigrescens Günther, 1864
- Fat snook, Centropomus parallelus Poey, 1860
- Tarpon snook, Centropomus pectinatus Poey, 1860
- Mexican snook, Centropomus poeyi Chávez, 1961
- Yellowfin snook, Centropomus robalito Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
- Common snook, Centropomus undecimalis (Bloch, 1792)
- Union snook, Centropomus unionensis Bocourt, 1868
- White snook, Centropomus viridis Lockington, 1877
Trivia
The United States Navy submarines named USS Robalo and USS Snook are named for the common snook.
References
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2004). Species of Centropomus in FishBase. October 2004 version.
- "Centropomus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 20 December.
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