🌿Native Nature

Golden Topminnow

Fundulus chrysotus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Fundulidae ›Genus: Fundulus

About

The golden topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus) is a fish of the genus Fundulus and is a United States native fish mostly distributed throughout the southeast; ranging from Kentucky and Ohio south into Florida. Although it has such a wide distribution throughout the south, the habitats and micro-habitats that it occupies do not differ much from one area of distribution to others. The golden topminow is a small surface feeding fish that tends to reproduce late in the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Topminnow?
The scientific name of Golden Topminnow is Fundulus chrysotus.
What kingdom does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the family Fundulidae.
What genus does Golden Topminnow belong to?
Golden Topminnow belongs to the genus Fundulus.