Eastern mudminnow
A species of Mudminnows Scientific name : Umbra pygmaea Genus : Mudminnows
Eastern mudminnow, A species of Mudminnows
Botanical name: Umbra pygmaea
Genus: Mudminnows
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Description
Description
It is an elongated, stout-bodied fish, brown or yellow-green in color, with about 10 or more dark, narrow, lateral stripes separated by pale spaces, although there is no lateral line on the fish. The pelvic fin lies somewhat farther back on the body, such that it rests below the dorsal fin. The body is elongated, and the maximum size of the fish is 15 cm (5.9 in).
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Mudminnows and pikes Family
Mudminnows Genus
Mudminnows Species
Eastern mudminnow