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White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Centrarchidae ›Genus: Pomoxis

About

The white crappie (Pomoxis annularis: Promoxis=opercle sharp; annularis=having rings) is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies. Former common names include goldring and silver perch. The USS Goldring is named for the fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White Crappie?
The scientific name of White Crappie is Pomoxis annularis.
What kingdom does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
What genus does White Crappie belong to?
White Crappie belongs to the genus Pomoxis.