Belonid

/ˈbɛlənɪd/ noun

Definition

Any fish belonging to or resembling the family Belonidae, which includes needlefish and related species.

Etymology

Derived from the scientific family name 'Belonidae,' with the suffix '-id' indicating membership in a taxonomic family or class.

Kelly Says

All belonids share an amazing hunting strategy—they leap out of the water to catch flying insects, basically combining swimming and aerial hunting in one creature.

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