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Razorback Sucker

Xyrauchen texanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Xyrauchen

About

The razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) is a fresh water sucker fish found in rivers and lakes in southwestern United States. It can grow to 91 cm (3 ft) in length and is recognisable by the keel between its head and dorsal fin. It used to inhabit much of the Colorado River basin but commercial fishing, river damming and habitat loss have caused great declines in populations. It is now restricted to the Colorado River upstream of the Grand...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Razorback Sucker?
The scientific name of Razorback Sucker is Xyrauchen texanus.
What kingdom does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Razorback Sucker belong to?
Razorback Sucker belongs to the genus Xyrauchen.