473 observationsLeast Concern
Quillback
Carpiodes cyprinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Cypriniformes βΊFamily: Catostomidae βΊGenus: Carpiodes
About
The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus) is a type of freshwater fish of the sucker family. It is deeper-bodied than most suckers, leading to a carplike appearance. It can be distinguished from carp by the lack of barbels around the mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Quillback is Carpiodes cyprinus.
- Quillback belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Quillback belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Quillback belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Quillback belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Quillback belongs to the family Catostomidae.
- Quillback belongs to the genus Carpiodes.