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Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sciaenidae ›Genus: Aplodinotus

About

The freshwater drum, Aplodinotus grunniens, is a fish endemic to North and Central America. It is the only species in the genus Aplodinotus. The freshwater drum is a member of the family Sciaenidae, and is the only North American member of the group that inhabits freshwater for its entire life. Its generic name, Aplodinotus, comes from Greek meaning "single back", and the specific epithet, grunniens, comes from a Latin word meaning "grunting". It is given to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Freshwater Drum?
The scientific name of Freshwater Drum is Aplodinotus grunniens.
What kingdom does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
What genus does Freshwater Drum belong to?
Freshwater Drum belongs to the genus Aplodinotus.