Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Least Concern Freshwater

الطول الأقصى

41,0 cm

الوزن الأقصى

2,2 kg

اللون

Olive-green to dark bluish-green back …

الفصيلة

Centrarchidae

الفئة

Game Fish

نبذة

The bluegill is the most common sunfish in North America and often the first fish a young angler catches. Its deep body, dark ear flap, and iridescent blue-green colors make it easy to identify. A fierce predator of insects despite its small size.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	41,0 cm
Maximum Weight	2,2 kg

Coloration

Olive-green to dark bluish-green back with 6–8 darker vertical bars; deep blue-purple iridescent opercular flap; breast and belly range from yellow to bright orange; no spots on the soft dorsal fin.

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

نوع الماء

Freshwater

النطاق الجغرافي

Native to the eastern and central United States from the Great Lakes basin south to the Gulf Coast and Florida. Inhabits weedy lake margins, ponds, and slow river pools; introduced extensively across western North America.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Bluegill is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

الصلاحية للأكل والطهي

الطعم

Mild, sweet white flesh with fine texture and very low fat; one of America's most popular panfish for the table. Ideal pan-fried whole with cornmeal crust or deep-fried in strips.

معلومات الصيد

أسماك الصيد الرياضي

نعم

تصنيف المقاومة

3/5

الطعم الموصى به

worms, crickets, small jigs, flies

Taxonomy

الرتبة	Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes)
الفصيلة	Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)
الأنواع	Lepomis macrochirus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Crapet arlequin
Spanish	Mojarra oreja azul

الأسئلة الشائعة

Can you eat Bluegill?

Mild, sweet white flesh with fine texture and very low fat; one of America's most popular panfish for the table. Ideal pan-fried whole with cornmeal crust or deep-fried in strips.

How big does Bluegill get?

Bluegill can grow up to 41.0 cm long and weigh 2.2 kg.

Where is Bluegill found?

Is Bluegill endangered?

The conservation status of Bluegill is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Bluegill belong to?

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) belongs to the family Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).