8,102 observationsLeast Concern
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Centrarchiformes βΊFamily: Centrarchidae βΊGenus: Pomoxis
About
The black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies. It is very similar to the white crappie in size, shape, and habits, except that it is darker, with a pattern of black spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Crappie is Pomoxis nigromaculatus.
- Black Crappie belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Crappie belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Crappie belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black Crappie belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Black Crappie belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
- Black Crappie belongs to the genus Pomoxis.