483 observationsLeast Concern
Alabama Hog Sucker
Hypentelium etowanum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Cypriniformes βΊFamily: Catostomidae βΊGenus: Hypentelium
About
The Alabama hogsucker (Hypentelium etowanum) is a species of fish in the family Catostomidae, the suckers. It is native to several river systems in the southeastern United States. Its range includes much of the state of Alabama and extends into parts of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alabama Hog Sucker is Hypentelium etowanum.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
- Alabama Hog Sucker belongs to the genus Hypentelium.