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Five-bearded Rockling

Ciliata mustela

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gaidropsaridae ›Genus: Ciliata

About

The fivebeard rockling (Ciliata mustela) is a coastal fish of the family Lotidae. Its body is elongated and up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long. It lives in shallow water on muddy and sandy seafloors, sometimes in the littoral zone. It is sometimes found by turning over rocks and debris on mudflats at low tide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Five-bearded Rockling?
The scientific name of Five-bearded Rockling is Ciliata mustela.
What is the conservation status of Five-bearded Rockling?
The Five-bearded Rockling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the order Gadiformes.
What family does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the family Gaidropsaridae.
What genus does Five-bearded Rockling belong to?
Five-bearded Rockling belongs to the genus Ciliata.