🌿Native Nature

Rosefin Shiner

Lythrurus ardens

Taxonomy

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

About

Lythrurus ardens (common name rosefin shiner) is a species of fish native to the United States. The fish is omnivorous and lives in freshwater rivers and creeks in Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rosefin Shiner?
The scientific name of Rosefin Shiner is Lythrurus ardens.
What is the conservation status of Rosefin Shiner?
The Rosefin Shiner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Rosefin Shiner belong to?
Rosefin Shiner belongs to the genus Lythrurus.