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Cardinal Shiner

Luxilus cardinalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The cardinal shiner (Luxilus cardinalis) is a freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It occurs from the Arkansas River drainage in southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, eastern Kansas and eastern Oklahoma to the Red River drainage in southeastern Oklahoma, where it was probably introduced. Its preferred habitat is rocky and sandy pools and runs of headwaters, creeks and small rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cardinal Shiner?
The scientific name of Cardinal Shiner is Luxilus cardinalis.
What kingdom does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Cardinal Shiner belong to?
Cardinal Shiner belongs to the genus Luxilus.