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European Bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Acheilognathidae ›Genus: Rhodeus

About

The European bitterling (Rhodeus amarus) is a temperate freshwater fish belonging to the Acheilognathinae subfamily of the Cyprinidae family. It originates in Europe, ranging from the Rhone River basin in France to the Neva River in Russia. It was originally described as Cyprinus amarus by Marcus Elieser Bloch in 1782, and has been referred to in scientific literature as Rhodeus sericeus amarus. It is known simply as "the bitterling" in its native range, where it is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Bitterling?
The scientific name of European Bitterling is Rhodeus amarus.
What kingdom does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the family Acheilognathidae.
What genus does European Bitterling belong to?
European Bitterling belongs to the genus Rhodeus.