n. 暖海鱼属

Jewfish \Jew"fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
1. A very large serranoid fish ({Promicrops itaiara}) of
Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It often reaches the
weight of five hundred pounds. Its color is olivaceous or
yellowish, with numerous brown spots. Called also {guasa},
and {warsaw}.

2. A similar gigantic fish ({Stereolepis gigas}) of Southern
California, valued as a food fish.

3. The black grouper of Florida and Texas.

4. A large herringlike fish; the tarpum.

Tarpum \Tar"pum\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A very large marine fish ({Megapolis Atlanticus}) of the
Southern United States and the West Indies. It often becomes
six or more feet in length, and has large silvery scales. The
scales are a staple article of trade, and are used in
fancywork. Called also {tarpon}, {sabalo}, {savanilla},
{silverfish}, and {jewfish}.