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Blackchin Shiner

Miniellus heterodon

Taxonomy

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

About

The blackchin shiner (Notropis heterodon) is an abundant North American species of freshwater fish from the family Cyprinidae. Described by Edward Drinker Cope in 1865, it is not a well-known species. It is a close relative of the blacknose shiner. Chiefly occurring now in the Great Lakes and occasionally in upper Mississippi River drainages, the blackchin once ranged commonly as far south as Illinois and Ohio. This fish resides over sandy bottoms in cool waters that...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackchin Shiner?
The scientific name of Blackchin Shiner is Miniellus heterodon.
What is the conservation status of Blackchin Shiner?
The Blackchin Shiner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Blackchin Shiner belong to?
Blackchin Shiner belongs to the genus Miniellus.