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Walleye

Sander vitreus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Percidae ›Genus: Sander

About

Walleye (Sander vitreus, synonym Stizostedion vitreum) is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the Northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European Zander, also known as the pikeperch. The walleye is sometimes called the yellow walleye to distinguish it from the blue walleye, which is a subspecies that was once found in the southern Ontario and Quebec regions, but are now presumed extinct. However, recent genetic...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Walleye?
The scientific name of Walleye is Sander vitreus.
What kingdom does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the family Percidae.
What genus does Walleye belong to?
Walleye belongs to the genus Sander.