Percina

9.9

A small freshwater fish with bright patterns found in North American rivers

noun
/ˈpɜr.sɪ.nə/

Specialized

: Percina

Several species within the Percina genus are considered endangered due to habitat loss.

Examples

The colorful patterns of Percina make them fascinating subjects for freshwater ecologists.
Biologists conducted a survey on the population of Percina in the river basin.
The Percina species are known for their vibrant colors.
Did you see the Percinas swimming in the river?
Biologists conducted a survey on the population of Percina in the river basin.
Several species within the Percina genus are considered endangered due to habitat loss.
The colorful patterns of Percina make them fascinating subjects for freshwater ecologists.

Compounds

Percina tanasi

Specialized

9.9

A small freshwater fish that eats snails and lives in rivers

How Diverse

to class

19 2.9

Perciformes

Specialized

9.9

Percidae

Specialized

9.9

Percina

Specialized

9.9

species

Specialized

905 2.7

Surface Forms

Percina singular

Percinas plural

Etymology

Percina comes from the Latin root perca, meaning 'perch', plus the ending -ina meaning 'little'. So Percina is like saying 'little perch', which fits these small freshwater fish called darters.