202 observationsLeast Concern
Snail Bullhead
Ameiurus brunneus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Siluriformes ›Family: Ictaluridae ›Genus: Ameiurus
About
The snail bullhead (Ameiurus brunneus) is a bony fish in the family Ictaluridae distributed widely in the southeastern United States. Among its bullhead catfish congeners, it has many North American relatives, like the brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) and black bullhead (Ameirurus melas). The species was described in 1877 by David Starr Jordan in the Ocmulgee River in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Snail Bullhead is Ameiurus brunneus.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the order Siluriformes.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the family Ictaluridae.
- Snail Bullhead belongs to the genus Ameiurus.