🌿Native Nature

Monkey-faced Prickleback

Cebidichthys violaceus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Cebidichthyidae ›Genus: Cebidichthys

About

The monkeyface prickleback (Cebidichthys violaceus), also commonly known as the monkeyface eel, is a species of prickleback native to the Pacific coast of North America. Despite being commonly called an eel due to its body shape, it does not fall into the fish order Anguilliformes with true eels, but the Perciformes along with most bony fishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Monkey-faced Prickleback?
The scientific name of Monkey-faced Prickleback is Cebidichthys violaceus.
What kingdom does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the family Cebidichthyidae.
What genus does Monkey-faced Prickleback belong to?
Monkey-faced Prickleback belongs to the genus Cebidichthys.