🌿Native Nature

Utah Sucker

Catostomus ardens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Catostomus

About

The Utah sucker (Catostomus ardens) is a species of freshwater fish in the family Catostomidae found in the upper Snake River and the Lake Bonneville areas of western North America where it lives in a wide range of habitats. It is a large sucker growing up to 25 in (64 cm) long. It is generally blackish above, vaguely streaked and blotched, with a white belly. A narrow rosy lateral band extends backwards from the head. The mouth has...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Utah Sucker?
The scientific name of Utah Sucker is Catostomus ardens.
What kingdom does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Utah Sucker belong to?
Utah Sucker belongs to the genus Catostomus.