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Trout-perch

Percopsis omiscomaycus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Percopsiformes ›Family: Percopsidae ›Genus: Percopsis

About

Percopsis omiscomaycus also known as the trout-perch, the grounder or the sand minnow, is one of two species in the family Percopsidae. They are freshwater fish that prefer clear to slightly turbid water. They are most often seen washed up on beaches and are rarely seen alive or correctly identified. They are found in rivers and lakes throughout North America. Its name comes from the Greek root words perc, meaning perch and opsi meaning appearance. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Trout-perch?
The scientific name of Trout-perch is Percopsis omiscomaycus.
What kingdom does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the order Percopsiformes.
What family does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the family Percopsidae.
What genus does Trout-perch belong to?
Trout-perch belongs to the genus Percopsis.