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Southern Leatherside Chub

Lepidomeda aliciae

Taxonomy

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

About

The southern leatherside chub (Lepidomeda aliciae) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It is endemic to Utah in the United States. It is found in slow-flowing pools and backwaters, usually over substrates consisting of mud or sand, of creeks and small to medium-sized rivers. Within Utah, this species is found on the southeastern margins of the Bonneville Basin; it has been recorded from the American Fork, Provo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Leatherside Chub?
The scientific name of Southern Leatherside Chub is Lepidomeda aliciae.
What kingdom does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Southern Leatherside Chub belong to?
Southern Leatherside Chub belongs to the genus Lepidomeda.