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Red-ear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Habitat:

Pond, in montane oak-hickory forest.

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1 Comment

CaitlynAnderson
CaitlynAnderson 9 years ago

That's A red eared sunfish not a bluegill, see the red around its "ear" (opercular flap)

elaphrus
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elaphrus

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Aug 22, 2004
Submitted on Apr 8, 2013

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