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Bronze Featherback

Notopterus notopterus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Osteoglossiformes ›Family: Notopteridae ›Genus: Notopterus

About

The bronze featherback (Notopterus notopterus; Assamese: কান্ধুলি kandhuli, Bengali: ফলি, Thai: ปลาสลาด, ปลาฉลาด, ปลาตอง), Vietnamese: Cá thát lát, is a fish in family Notopteridae found in South and Southeast Asia. Although primarily found in fresh water, it has been known to enter brackish water. At present it is the only member of its genus, but as currently defined it is likely a species complex.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bronze Featherback?
The scientific name of Bronze Featherback is Notopterus notopterus.
What is the conservation status of Bronze Featherback?
The Bronze Featherback has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the order Osteoglossiformes.
What family does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the family Notopteridae.
What genus does Bronze Featherback belong to?
Bronze Featherback belongs to the genus Notopterus.