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Yellowbelly Pirate Perch

Aphredoderus sayanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Percopsiformes ›Family: Aphredoderidae ›Genus: Aphredoderus

About

The pirate perch (Aphredoderus sayanus) is a freshwater fish that commonly inhabits coastal waters along the east coast of the United States and the backwater areas of the Mississippi Valley. This species is often found towards the bottom of clear, warm water habitats with low currents. These fish are normally solitary, carnivorous, and nocturnal. The pirate perch is known to consume live mosquito larva, amphipods, glass shrimp, meal worms, small fish, dragonfly and stonefly larvae, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellowbelly Pirate Perch?
The scientific name of Yellowbelly Pirate Perch is Aphredoderus sayanus.
What is the conservation status of Yellowbelly Pirate Perch?
The Yellowbelly Pirate Perch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the order Percopsiformes.
What family does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the family Aphredoderidae.
What genus does Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belong to?
Yellowbelly Pirate Perch belongs to the genus Aphredoderus.