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Banded Pygmy Sunfish

Elassoma zonatum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Elassomatidae ›Genus: Elassoma

About

The banded pygmy sunfish, Elassoma zonatum, is a species of pygmy sunfish endemic to the United States, where it is found from Indiana and Illinois to Texas to the Atlantic coast. It prefers densely vegetated bodies of slow-moving water. This species can reach 4.7 cm (1.9 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 3.5 cm (1.4 in).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Banded Pygmy Sunfish?
The scientific name of Banded Pygmy Sunfish is Elassoma zonatum.
What kingdom does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the family Elassomatidae.
What genus does Banded Pygmy Sunfish belong to?
Banded Pygmy Sunfish belongs to the genus Elassoma.