Common sunfish
Lepomis gibbosus
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,63 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-41m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
0-41m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familia | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) |
| Especies | Lepomis gibbosus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Common sunfish get?
Common sunfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long and weigh 0.63 kg.
Where is Common sunfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Common sunfish belong to?
Common sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) belongs to the family Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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