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European Weatherfish

Misgurnus fossilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Cobitidae ›Genus: Misgurnus

About

Misgurnus fossilis is a species of loach in the genus Misgurnus. It is commonly known as European weatherfish or European weather loach, due to its activity patterns changing when air pressure rises or falls. If there is a sudden change in barometric pressure, the weatherfish comes to the surface and swims about excitedly. In water with a low oxygen content it gulps air; it extracts oxygen through its intestinal mucous membrane, which has a complex system...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Weatherfish?
The scientific name of European Weatherfish is Misgurnus fossilis.
What kingdom does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the family Cobitidae.
What genus does European Weatherfish belong to?
European Weatherfish belongs to the genus Misgurnus.