428 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Pearl Dace
Margariscus nachtriebi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Margariscus
About
The northern pearl dace (Margariscus nachtriebi) is a freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It occurs in Atlantic, Hudson Bay, Great Lakes, and Mississippi River basins in the northern United States and Canada. Its preferred habitat is cool, clear headwater streams, bog drainage streams, ponds and small lakes, and in stained, peaty waters of beaver ponds, usually over sand or gravel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Pearl Dace is Margariscus nachtriebi.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Northern Pearl Dace belongs to the genus Margariscus.