3,445 observationsLeast Concern
Striped Shiner
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Luxilus
About
The striped shiner (Luxilus chrysocephalus) is a member of the family Cyprinidae. It a silvery fish with three to four dorsolateral stripes and dark crescents on the sides. The scales and sensory pores on the snout can be outlined in black. Fins are milky to clear in color while the caudal fins have a milky base with a black or gray spot. Males can have pink snouts with areas of red or pink on the rest...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Striped Shiner is Luxilus chrysocephalus.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Striped Shiner belongs to the genus Luxilus.