503 observationsLeast Concern
Alabama Shiner
Cyprinella callistia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Cypriniformes βΊFamily: Leuciscidae βΊGenus: Cyprinella
About
The Alabama shiner (Cyprinella callistia) is a species of fish in the Cyprinidae family. It is endemic to the United States where it occurs in the Alabama and Tombigbee river systems in Alabama, Georgia, eastern Mississippi, and extreme southeastern Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Alabama Shiner is Cyprinella callistia.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Alabama Shiner belongs to the genus Cyprinella.