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Brassy Minnow

Hybognathus hankinsoni

Taxonomy

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

About

The brassy minnow (Hybognathus hankinsoni) is a species of fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. The family Cyprinidae consists of mainly freshwater minnows and carps. The fish gets its scientific name (Hybognathus hankinsoni) from the Greek word Hybognathus, meaning bulging jaw, and hankinsoni from the American scientist, T.L. Hankinson. It is commonly found throughout the northern United States and Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brassy Minnow?
The scientific name of Brassy Minnow is Hybognathus hankinsoni.
What kingdom does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Brassy Minnow belong to?
Brassy Minnow belongs to the genus Hybognathus.