cobia

Thân thiện

A fisherman holds up a large cobia he just caught.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, predatory marine fish: A species of fish (Rachycentron canadum) known for its elongated body, dark horizontal stripes, and solitary nature. It is a popular target for both commercial and recreational fishing. 2. A cosmopolitan game fish: Found in warm and tropical waters worldwide, from coastal areas to open oceans, often near structures like buoys, pilings, and reefs.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The angler was thrilled to hook a large cobia near the offshore oil platform.
  • Cobia is considered a delicious food fish, often grilled or blackened.
  • We spotted a solitary cobia swimming alongside a manta ray.

Advanced Usage

• "Cobia aquaculture": Refers to the farming of cobia in controlled environments, which is an emerging industry due to the fish's fast growth rate and high market value.
  • Advances in cobia aquaculture could help meet the global demand for seafood.

Variants and Related Words

• Lemonfish (n): A common regional name for cobia, particularly in the southeastern United States.
• Black kingfish (n): Another name for cobia, used in some regions.
• Crabeater (n): An informal name referring to one of its dietary preferences.

Synonyms

• Rachycentron canadum: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
• Sergeant fish: A less common synonym for cobia.

Related Phrases

• Cobia run: A term used by anglers to describe a seasonal migration or increased presence of cobia in a specific area.
  • The annual spring cobia run attracts many fishermen to the Chesapeake Bay.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rachycentron canadum
• sergeant fish