Northern sunfish
Lepomis peltastes
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Freshwater
Maksimum Boy
14,800000190734863 cm
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Overview
Northern sunfish (Lepomis peltastes) is a freshwater fish of the family Centrarchidae (Sunfishes), in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14,800000190734863 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Takım | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familya | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) |
| Türler | Lepomis peltastes |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Northern sunfish get?
Northern sunfish can grow up to 14.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Northern sunfish belong to?
Northern sunfish (Lepomis peltastes) belongs to the family Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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