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Texas Shiner

Notropis amabilis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Texas shiner (Notropis amabilis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Notropis. It is found in the Colorado River to Rio Grande drainage from Texas and northeastern Mexico and the Rio Salado and Rio San Juan systems in Mexico to the lower Pecos River in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas Shiner?
The scientific name of Texas Shiner is Notropis amabilis.
What is the conservation status of Texas Shiner?
The Texas Shiner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Texas Shiner belong to?
Texas Shiner belongs to the genus Notropis.