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Bluehead Sucker

Pantosteus discobolus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Pantosteus

About

The bluehead sucker (Pantosteus discobolus) is a species of freshwater cypriniform fish endemic to the intermountain Western US. Formerly placed in the genus Catostomus, it is now placed in the genus Pantosteus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bluehead Sucker?
The scientific name of Bluehead Sucker is Pantosteus discobolus.
What kingdom does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Bluehead Sucker belong to?
Bluehead Sucker belongs to the genus Pantosteus.