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Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Osmeriformes ›Family: Osmeridae ›Genus: Osmerus

About

The rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) is a species of fish of the family Osmeridae. Its distribution is circumpolar, and it has been introduced to the Great Lakes, and from there has made its way to various other places. Walleye, trout, and other larger fish prey on these smelt. The rainbow smelt prefer juvenile ciscoes, zooplankton such as calanoid copepods (Leptodiaptomus ashlandi, L. minutus, L. sicilis), and other small organisms, but are aggressive and will eat almost...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow Smelt?
The scientific name of Rainbow Smelt is Osmerus mordax.
What kingdom does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the order Osmeriformes.
What family does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the family Osmeridae.
What genus does Rainbow Smelt belong to?
Rainbow Smelt belongs to the genus Osmerus.