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Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

Taxonomy

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

About

The warpaint shiner (Luxilus coccogenis) is a species of freshwater fish found in North America. It is common in the upper Tennessee River basin as well as in the Savannah River, the Santee River, and the New River in North Carolina. Adults have a mean length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) and can reach a maximum length of 14 centimetres (5.5 in). The maximum age reported for this species is 4 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Warpaint Shiner?
The scientific name of Warpaint Shiner is Coccotis coccogenis.
What kingdom does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Warpaint Shiner belong to?
Warpaint Shiner belongs to the genus Coccotis.