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Mountain Sucker

Pantosteus platyrhynchus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Pantosteus

About

The mountain sucker (Pantosteus platyrhynchus) is a sucker found throughout western North America, on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, including the upper Missouri River, Columbia River, Sacramento River, and Colorado River. It is not limited to higher altitudes but is known from locations as high as 2,800 m (9,200 ft). It is a slender, streamlined fish typically under 20 cm (8 in) in length. It is generally olive green or brown above, with pale underparts, and breeding males have...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Sucker?
The scientific name of Mountain Sucker is Pantosteus platyrhynchus.
What kingdom does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Mountain Sucker belong to?
Mountain Sucker belongs to the genus Pantosteus.