Crapet arlequin

Lepomis macrochirus

Least Concern Freshwater

Longueur maximale

41,0 cm

Poids maximum

2,2 kg

Couleur

Olive-green to dark bluish-green back …

Famille

Centrarchidae

Catégorie

Game Fish

À propos

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

Type d'eau

Freshwater

Aire de répartition

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

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

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

3/5

Appât recommandé

worms, crickets, small jigs, flies

Taxonomy

Ordre	Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes)
Famille	Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)
Espèces	Lepomis macrochirus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Crapet arlequin
Spanish	Mojarra oreja azul

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Crapet arlequin?

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 Crapet arlequin get?

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

Where is Crapet arlequin found?

Is Crapet arlequin endangered?

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

What family does Crapet arlequin belong to?

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