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carangid
[kuh-ran-jid]
noun
any of numerous fishes of the family Carangidae, comprising the jacks, scads, pompanos, and cavallas.
adjective
belonging or pertaining to the family Carangidae.
carangid
/ -ˈræŋɡɪd, kəˈræŋɡɔɪd, kəˈrændʒɪd /
noun
any marine percoid fish of the family Carangidae, having a compressed body and deeply forked tail. The group includes the jacks, horse mackerel, pompano, and pilot fish
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Carangidae
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of carangid1
C19: from New Latin Carangidae, from Caranx type genus, from French carangue shad, from Spanish caranga, of obscure origin
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Atlantic spotted dolphins feed primarily on squid but may also take carangid fishes, small eels, herring, or anchovies.
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