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Desert Speckled Dace

Rhinichthys nevadensis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Desert speckled dace (Rhinichthys nevadensis) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This species is found in the southern Lahontan basin and desert springs and streams of Owens and Death Valley regions in Nevada and California,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Speckled Dace?
The scientific name of Desert Speckled Dace is Rhinichthys nevadensis.
What kingdom does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Desert Speckled Dace belong to?
Desert Speckled Dace belongs to the genus Rhinichthys.