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Kelp Greenling

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Hexagrammidae ›Genus: Hexagrammos

About

Hexagrammos decagrammus, the kelp greenling, is a species of greenling that occurs in rocky nearshore areas of the northern Pacific especially around British Columbia and Alaska, and is common on kelp beds and on sand bottoms. They feed on crustaceans, polychaete worms, brittle stars, mollusks, and small fishes. The young are food for large predators such as lingcod and halibut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kelp Greenling?
The scientific name of Kelp Greenling is Hexagrammos decagrammus.
What kingdom does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the family Hexagrammidae.
What genus does Kelp Greenling belong to?
Kelp Greenling belongs to the genus Hexagrammos.