319 observationsLeast Concern
Bigmouth Shiner
Ericymba dorsalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Ericymba
About
The bigmouth shiner (Notropis dorsalis), is one of the 324 fish species found in Tennessee. It is a common minnow species found in the midwest region, but found as far as the east coast. There has been little information researched about this minnow outside of the general body plan and habitat. They are often found along with common shiner in streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bigmouth Shiner is Ericymba dorsalis.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Bigmouth Shiner belongs to the genus Ericymba.