Elops
/ˈɛlɒps/noun
A marine fish of the genus Elops, commonly known as a ten-pounder or ladyfish.
Did you know?The name Elops was preserved from Ancient Greek natural history and later became the scientific genus name for the ladyfishes, showing how classical specimen names still shape modern taxonomy.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Antiquity
Ancient Greek
ἔλλοψ (éllops)
“A fish of uncertain identification mentioned by Greek writers.”
1st Century
Latin
ellops
“A fish name borrowed or adapted from Greek zoological terminology.”
18th Century
New Latin
Elops
“A taxonomic genus name established for the ladyfishes.”
Modern English
English
elops
“A fish of the genus Elops; also used as a common name for a ladyfish or ten-pounder.”
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