🌿Native Nature

Sacramento Pikeminnow

Ptychocheilus grandis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Sacramento pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus grandis) (also known as Sacramento squawfish) is a large cyprinid fish of California. It is native to the Los Angeles River, Sacramento-San Joaquin, Pajaro-Salinas, Russian River, Clear Lake and upper Pit River river basins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sacramento Pikeminnow?
The scientific name of Sacramento Pikeminnow is Ptychocheilus grandis.
What is the conservation status of Sacramento Pikeminnow?
The Sacramento Pikeminnow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Sacramento Pikeminnow belong to?
Sacramento Pikeminnow belongs to the genus Ptychocheilus.