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Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Atheriniformes ›Family: Atherinopsidae ›Genus: Atherinops

About

Atherinops affinis, the topsmelt silverside or simply topsmelt, is a species of Neotropical silverside native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. This fish is found along the west coast of North America from southern British Columbia to Baja California. It is marine and it often schools in relatively shallow water such as estuaries, bays, rocky intertidal zones and kelp forests, where it feeds on zooplankton. This is a common fish of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Topsmelt Silverside?
The scientific name of Topsmelt Silverside is Atherinops affinis.
What kingdom does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the order Atheriniformes.
What family does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the family Atherinopsidae.
What genus does Topsmelt Silverside belong to?
Topsmelt Silverside belongs to the genus Atherinops.