261 observationsEndangered
Chinese False Gudgeon
Abbottina rivularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Cypriniformes βΊFamily: Gobionidae βΊGenus: Abbottina
About
Abbottina rivularis (Chinese false gudgeon or Amur false gudgeon) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It is native to China, Korea, and Japan. It has been introduced to the Mekong River Basin and it is also known from rivers in Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Chinese False Gudgeon is Abbottina rivularis.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the family Gobionidae.
- Chinese False Gudgeon belongs to the genus Abbottina.