1,059 observationsLeast Concern
Burbot
Lota lota
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Gadiformes βΊFamily: Lotidae βΊGenus: Lota
About
The burbot (Lota lota) is the only gadiform (cod-like) freshwater fish. It is also known as bubbot, mariah, freshwater ling, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, freshwater cusk, and eelpout. The species is closely related to the marine common ling and the cusk. It is the only member of the genus Lota. For some time of the year, the burbot lives under ice, and they require frigid temperatures to breed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Burbot is Lota lota.
- Burbot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Burbot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Burbot belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Burbot belongs to the order Gadiformes.
- Burbot belongs to the family Lotidae.
- Burbot belongs to the genus Lota.