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Cornish Sucker

Lepadogaster purpurea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Gobiesocidae ›Genus: Lepadogaster

About

Lepadogaster purpurea (Bonnaterre, 1788; Cornish sucker) is one of three species of Lepadogaster. L. purpurea was once synonymous with Lepadogaster zebrina, but has since been classified as its own species as L. zebrina has been discovered to be more synonymous with L. lepadogaster. This species of Lepadogaster is found normally off the western coast of Portugal. L. purpurea differs from other Lepadogaster species in that it behaves in a much more passive manner. For example, studies...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cornish Sucker?
The scientific name of Cornish Sucker is Lepadogaster purpurea.
What is the conservation status of Cornish Sucker?
The Cornish Sucker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
What family does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the family Gobiesocidae.
What genus does Cornish Sucker belong to?
Cornish Sucker belongs to the genus Lepadogaster.