General species profile · Sunfish

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Redear Sunfish · Identification features below.

A red or orange border on the ear flap helps identify this sunfish.

Often feeds near the bottom on snails and other small aquatic animals in warm, vegetated water.

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