General species profile · Sunfish
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Identification
Relatively large mouth and a stout, basslike form. Dark green back and lighter sides; turquoise marks may appear on scales. Faint vertical side bars can be present.
Official species identification source ↗Habitat & biology
Tolerates varied conditions and can thrive in unstable prairie streams. Spawns in shallow colonies, often over gravel or rock.
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