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Sonora Sucker

Catostomus insignis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Catostomus

About

The Sonora Sucker (Gila Sucker), Catostomus insignis, is a medium-sized catostomid fish with 16 other species in the genus scattered throughout North America. This species is remarkably similar in appearance to the Yaqui Sucker (C. bernardini).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sonora Sucker?
The scientific name of Sonora Sucker is Catostomus insignis.
What kingdom does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Sonora Sucker belong to?
Sonora Sucker belongs to the genus Catostomus.