1,219 observationsLeast Concern
European Minnow
Phoxinus phoxinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Phoxinus
About
The Eurasian minnow, minnow, or common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small species of freshwater fish in the carp family Cyprinidae. It is the type species of genus Phoxinus. It is ubiquitous throughout much of Eurasia, from Britain and Spain to eastern Siberia, predominantly in cool (12–20 °C) streams and well-oxygenated lakes and ponds. It is noted for being a gregarious species, shoaling in large numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Minnow is Phoxinus phoxinus.
- The European Minnow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- European Minnow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Minnow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Minnow belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Minnow belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- European Minnow belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- European Minnow belongs to the genus Phoxinus.