General species profile · Sunfish
Redbreast Sunfish
Lepomis auritus
Identification
A long, narrow dark ear flap and yellow to rusty orange belly help distinguish this sunfish. Blue-green streaks may appear on the cheek.
Official species identification source ↗Habitat & biology
Uses streams and some lakes. Feeds on insects, snails, crayfish and small fish; nests in shallow sand or gravel.
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