🌿Native Nature

Shore Rockling

Gaidropsarus mediterraneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gadiformes ›Family: Gaidropsaridae ›Genus: Gaidropsarus

About

The shore rockling (Gaidropsarus mediterraneus) is a mottled brown, small, elongated fish. This eel-like fish has three barbels on its head, with the second dorsal fin and the anal fin running the length of most of its body. These fins may be viewed moving in a continuous wave motion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shore Rockling?
The scientific name of Shore Rockling is Gaidropsarus mediterraneus.
What kingdom does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the order Gadiformes.
What family does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the family Gaidropsaridae.
What genus does Shore Rockling belong to?
Shore Rockling belongs to the genus Gaidropsarus.