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Chiselmouth

Gila alutacea

Taxonomy

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

About

The chiselmouth (Gila alutacea) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Leuciscidae. This fish is found in western North America. It is named for the sharp hard plate on its lower jaw, which is used to scrape rocks for algae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chiselmouth?
The scientific name of Chiselmouth is Gila alutacea.
What kingdom does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Chiselmouth belong to?
Chiselmouth belongs to the genus Gila.