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Brook Silverside

Labidesthes sicculus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Atheriniformes ›Family: Atherinopsidae ›Genus: Labidesthes

About

Labidesthes sicculus, also known as the Brook silverside is a North American species of Neotropical silverside. The brook silverside lives in slow moving rivers and lakes from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi Basin and Gulf Coastal Plains. The brook silverside survives best in clear water with aquatic vegetation. L. sicculus feeds on a diet of copepods, insect larvae, and winged insects. The spawning season of the brook silverside occurs during the spring and early summer....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brook Silverside?
The scientific name of Brook Silverside is Labidesthes sicculus.
What kingdom does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the order Atheriniformes.
What family does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the family Atherinopsidae.
What genus does Brook Silverside belong to?
Brook Silverside belongs to the genus Labidesthes.