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Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Prosopium

About

The mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) is one of the most widely distributed salmonid fish of western North America. It is found from the Mackenzie River drainage in Northwest Territories, Canada south through western Canada and the northwestern USA in the Pacific, Hudson Bay and upper Missouri River basins to the Truckee River drainage in Nevada and Sevier River drainage in Utah.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Whitefish?
The scientific name of Mountain Whitefish is Prosopium williamsoni.
What kingdom does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
What family does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the family Salmonidae.
What genus does Mountain Whitefish belong to?
Mountain Whitefish belongs to the genus Prosopium.