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Big-scale Sand Smelt

Atherina boyeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Atheriniformes ›Family: Atherinidae ›Genus: Atherina

About

The big-scale sand smelt (Atherina boyeri) is a species of fish in the Atherinidae family. It is a euryhaline amphidromous fish, up to 20 cm in length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big-scale Sand Smelt?
The scientific name of Big-scale Sand Smelt is Atherina boyeri.
What kingdom does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the order Atheriniformes.
What family does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the family Atherinidae.
What genus does Big-scale Sand Smelt belong to?
Big-scale Sand Smelt belongs to the genus Atherina.