What is another word for sciaenidae?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪəɹənˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Sciaenidae is a family of fishes that includes many commercially important species, such as drum, croaker, and sea trout. Synonyms for this word include Sciaenids and the more specific Cynoscion, which refers to a genus within the family. Other scientific names used for Sciaenidae include Odontoscion and Pennahia. However, in everyday language, people may refer to these fishes as drumfish, silver perch, or even "speckled trout," which can be confusing as this is also a common name for a different species. Therefore, it is important to be clear about the scientific name when discussing Sciaenidae in a professional or scientific context.
