Common sunfish
Lepomis gibbosus
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Brackish
Overview
Common sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Centrarchidae (Sunfishes), in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.6 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–41 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.63 kg |
| 生息水深 | 0-41m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水質タイプ
Brackish
生息水深
0-41m
釣り情報
ゲームフィッシュ
はい
Taxonomy
| 目 | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| 科 | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) |
| 種 | Lepomis gibbosus |
よくある質問
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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