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Texan Tetra

Astyanax argentatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Characiformes ›Family: Acestrorhamphidae ›Genus: Astyanax

About

Astyanax argentatus is a small freshwater fish native to northern Central America and southern North America. Given its native range, it is also known as the Texan tetra. Little has been published regarding the feeding habits or behavior of A. argentatus, but it is known to have the northernmost distribution of any member of the genus Astyanax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texan Tetra?
The scientific name of Texan Tetra is Astyanax argentatus.
What kingdom does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the order Characiformes.
What family does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae.
What genus does Texan Tetra belong to?
Texan Tetra belongs to the genus Astyanax.