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Mountain Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus oreas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Chrosomus

About

The mountain redbelly dace (Chrosomus oreas) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Chrosomus. It is found in mountain and Piedmont regions of the Atlantic slope of North America from the Shenandoah River in Virginia, to the Neuse River drainage in North Carolina and the upper New River drainage in West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Redbelly Dace?
The scientific name of Mountain Redbelly Dace is Chrosomus oreas.
What kingdom does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Mountain Redbelly Dace belong to?
Mountain Redbelly Dace belongs to the genus Chrosomus.