551 observationsLeast Concern
European Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Thymallus
About
The grayling (Thymallus thymallus) is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family Salmonidae. It is the only species of the genus Thymallus (the graylings) native to Europe, where it is widespread from the United Kingdom and France to the Ural Mountains in Russia, but does not occur in the southern parts of the continent. It was introduced to Morocco in 1948, but it does not appear to have become established there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Grayling is Thymallus thymallus.
- European Grayling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Grayling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Grayling belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Grayling belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- European Grayling belongs to the family Salmonidae.
- European Grayling belongs to the genus Thymallus.