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Bigeye Shiner

Miniellus boops

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Miniellus

About

The bigeye shiner (Notropis boops) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Notropis. This fish is a slender, silvery minnow with a dusky lateral stripe and a maximum total length of about 80 mm (3.1 in). Its distinct characteristic is its large-diameter eyes. It is a common species in upland streams of the middle Mississippi River system. Bigeye shiners prefer warm, quiet pools with clear water and silt-free substrates. Siltation, channelization, and gravel dredging are all

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bigeye Shiner?
The scientific name of Bigeye Shiner is Miniellus boops.
What kingdom does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Bigeye Shiner belong to?
Bigeye Shiner belongs to the genus Miniellus.