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Taillight Shiner

Notropis maculatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The taillight shiner (Notropis maculatus) is a species of freshwater fish in the cyprinid family. It is commonly found in the south-eastern USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taillight Shiner?
The scientific name of Taillight Shiner is Notropis maculatus.
What kingdom does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Taillight Shiner belong to?
Taillight Shiner belongs to the genus Notropis.