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Cui-ui

Chasmistes cujus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Chasmistes

About

The cui-ui (Chasmistes cujus) is a large sucker fish endemic to Pyramid Lake and, prior to its desiccation in the 20th century, Winnemucca Lake in northwestern Nevada. It feeds primarily on zooplankton and possibly on nanoplankton (such as algae and diatoms). The maximum size of male cui-ui is approximately 53 cm (21 in) and 1.6 kg (3.5 lb), while females reach approximately 64 cm (25 in) and 2.7 kg (6.0 lb). The life span of cui-ui is typically about forty years, but the fish...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cui-ui?
The scientific name of Cui-ui is Chasmistes cujus.
What kingdom does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Cui-ui belong to?
Cui-ui belongs to the genus Chasmistes.