Fish Taxonomy Quiz
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Which family does the Common Carp belong to?

  • Moronidae
  • Anguillidae
  • Ictaluridae
  • Cyprinidae (correct)

Which order does the American Eel belong to?

  • Siluriformes
  • Cypriniformes
  • Perciformes
  • Anguilliformes (correct)

Which species belongs to the family Centrarchidae?

  • Cyprinus carpio
  • Micropterus salmoides (correct)
  • Anguilla rostrata
  • Ictalurus punctatus

Order: ______ Family: Anguillidae, Species: Anguilla rostrata

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Order: Cypriniformes Family: ______ Species: Cyprinus carpio

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Order: Siluriformes Family: Ictaluridae Species: ______ punctatus

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Order: ______ Family: Moronidae Species: Morone saxatilis

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Flashcards

Common Carp Family

The family to which the Common Carp belongs is Cyprinidae.

American Eel Order

The American Eel belongs to the order Anguilliformes.

Centrarchidae Species

Micropterus salmoides is a species in the family Centrarchidae.

Anguillidae Example

Anguilla rostrata is an example of a species in the family Anguillidae, belonging to order Anguilliformes.

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Cypriniformes Family

Cyprinidae is the family of the species Cyprinus carpio, common carp.

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Ictaluridae Species

Ictalurus is the genus of the species known as channel catfish in the family Ictaluridae.

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Perciformes Family

Moronidae belongs to the order Perciformes; Morone saxatilis is the species.

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Study Notes

Fish Classification

  • American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)

    • Order: Anguilliformes
    • Family: Anguillidae
    • Notable for its elongated body and migration patterns between freshwater and saltwater.
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

    • Order: Cypriniformes
    • Family: Cyprinidae
    • Known for its adaptability and widespread distribution in freshwater environments.
  • Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

    • Order: Siluriformes
    • Family: Ictaluridae
    • Features a distinctive whiskered appearance and is important in aquaculture.
  • Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)

    • Order: Perciformes
    • Family: Moronidae
    • Recognized for its significance in recreational fishing and its coastal habitat.
  • Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

    • Order: Perciformes
    • Family: Centrarchidae
    • Popular among anglers; characterized by its large mouth and predatory behavior.
  • Northern Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)

    • Order: Perciformes
    • Family: Lutjanidae
    • Valued for its taste and important to commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)

    • Order: Perciformes
    • Family: Sciaenidae
    • Recognizable for its copper-bronze coloration and black spots; a favorite for sport fishing.
  • Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma)

    • Order: Pleuronectiformes
    • Family: Paralichthyidae
    • Noted for its flat body and camouflaging abilities, often found in coastal waters.

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Test your knowledge about different fish species! This quiz covers American Eel, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Learn about their orders, families, and scientific names. Dive into the world of fish taxonomy!

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