General species profile · Sunfish
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Identification
Long, flexible black gill flap with a white rim in adults. Often orange or red below, with turquoise head and fin markings. Color and hybridization can complicate identification.
Official species identification source ↗Habitat & biology
Often inhabits creek pools and areas away from strong current. Males excavate gravel nests during late-spring and early-summer spawning.
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