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Definition of Decapterus punctatus
1. Noun. Small fusiform fish of western Atlantic.
Exact synonyms: Cigarfish, Quiaquia, Round Scad
Generic synonyms: Scad
Group relationships: Decapterus, Genus Decapterus
Generic synonyms: Scad
Group relationships: Decapterus, Genus Decapterus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Decapterus Punctatus
Literary usage of Decapterus punctatus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Geology of New Jersey by New Jersey Geological Survey, George Hammell Cook (1868)
"Decapterus punctatus. Spotted Caranx. This is a seldom met with species of caranx,
that is to be included in our list from a specimen taken near Cape May, ..."
2. Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission by United States Fish Commission (1882)
"... of any preservatives, retaining its shape and color. It is consequently of no
importance as a food-fish. THE ROUND ROBINS. (Decapterus punctatus and I), ..."
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