🌿Native Nature

Porkfish

Anisotremus virginicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Haemulidae ›Genus: Anisotremus

About

Anisotremus virginicus, the porkfish, is a species of grunt native to the western Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Brazil and the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. This nocturnal species inhabits areas of reef or with rocky substrates at depths of from 2 to 20 metres (6.6 to 65.6 ft). It can reach a length of 40.6 centimetres (16.0 in) TL though most do not exceed 25 centimetres (9.8 in). It is of minor importance as a commercial food...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Porkfish?
The scientific name of Porkfish is Anisotremus virginicus.
What kingdom does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the family Haemulidae.
What genus does Porkfish belong to?
Porkfish belongs to the genus Anisotremus.