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Rocky Shiner

Notropis suttkusi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Notropis

About

The rocky shiner (Notropis suttkusi) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Notropis. It is endemic to the United States where the species is known from tributaries of the Red River draining the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma and southwestern Arkansas, including several localities in the Kiamichi, Little and Muddy Boggy rivers. Its range extends west to the Blue River in Oklahoma, and east to the Cossatot River in Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rocky Shiner?
The scientific name of Rocky Shiner is Notropis suttkusi.
What kingdom does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Rocky Shiner belong to?
Rocky Shiner belongs to the genus Notropis.