What is another word for Family Amiidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈamɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Family Amiidae, commonly known as the bowfins, is a family of freshwater fish found in North America. There are other names used for the fish, such as grinnel, dogfish, mudfish, and swamp trout. This family of fish is distinguished by its elongated body and a single dorsal fin that is set far back on its body. The bowfin is an ancient fish, dating back more than 100 million years. They are predatory fish, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates that live in the same habitat. Bowfins have a unique respiratory system that allows them to breathe both air and water, making them resilient and able to inhabit environments that other fish cannot.
