293 observationsLeast Concern
Peamouth
Mylocheilus caurinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Mylocheilus
About
Mylocheilus caurinus, the peamouth, peamouth chub, redmouth sucker or northwestern dace, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows, that is found in western North America. It is the only species in its genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Peamouth is Mylocheilus caurinus.
- Peamouth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Peamouth belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Peamouth belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Peamouth belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Peamouth belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Peamouth belongs to the genus Mylocheilus.