3,960 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys atratulus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Rhinichthys
About
Eastern blacknose dace (Rhinichthys atratulus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Rhinichthys. Its name originates from the Old French word "dars" which is the nominative form of the word "dart" in reference to their swimming pattern. The western blacknose dace (Rhinichthys obtusus) formerly was considered conspecific. While morphologically the two species are not significantly different, they are allopatric. The Eastern blacknose dace is found across the southeast portion of Canada and down along
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Blacknose Dace is Rhinichthys atratulus.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Eastern Blacknose Dace belongs to the genus Rhinichthys.