405 observationsLeast Concern
Bleeding Shiner
Luxilus zonatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Luxilus
About
The bleeding shiner (Luxilus zonatus) is a freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It occurs in tributaries of Ozark-draining tributaries of the Missouri, and Mississippi rivers in southern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas. Its preferred habitat is rocky and sandy pools and runs of headwaters, creeks and small rivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bleeding Shiner is Luxilus zonatus.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Bleeding Shiner belongs to the genus Luxilus.