367 observationsLeast Concern
Silverjaw Minnow
Ericymba buccata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Ericymba
About
Silverjaw minnows (Ericymba buccata) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. With over 300 known species, there are more species of minnows native to North America's fresh waters than any other fish. Minnows can be hard to distinguish because many look alike. All minnows have one dorsal fin, ventral fins near the anus, a lateral line system (in most species), and smooth, round cycloid scales. Their
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Silverjaw Minnow is Ericymba buccata.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Silverjaw Minnow belongs to the genus Ericymba.