1,270 observationsLeast Concern
Speckled Dace
Rhinichthys osculus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Cypriniformes βΊFamily: Leuciscidae βΊGenus: Rhinichthys
About
The speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus), also known as the spotted dace and the carpita pinta, is a member of the minnow family. It is found in temperate freshwater in North America, from Sonora, Mexico to British Columbia, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Speckled Dace is Rhinichthys osculus.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Speckled Dace belongs to the genus Rhinichthys.