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Milkfish

Chanos chanos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gonorynchiformes ›Family: Chanidae ›Genus: Chanos

About

The milkfish (Chanos chanos) is the sole living species in the family Chanidae. However, there are at least five extinct genera from the Cretaceous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Milkfish?
The scientific name of Milkfish is Chanos chanos.
What is the conservation status of Milkfish?
The Milkfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the order Gonorynchiformes.
What family does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the family Chanidae.
What genus does Milkfish belong to?
Milkfish belongs to the genus Chanos.