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Blackline Prickleback

Acantholumpenus mackayi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Lumpenidae ›Genus: Acantholumpenus

About

The pighead prickleback (Acantholumpenus mackayi), also known as the blackline prickleback, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Stichaeidae, the pricklebacks and shannies. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Acantholumpenus. This fish is found in the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackline Prickleback?
The scientific name of Blackline Prickleback is Acantholumpenus mackayi.
What kingdom does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the family Lumpenidae.
What genus does Blackline Prickleback belong to?
Blackline Prickleback belongs to the genus Acantholumpenus.