Northern sunfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky and sandy pools of headwaters, creeks, and small to medium rivers. Usually found near vegetation .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Presence of red spot on upwardly slanted ear flap. Pectoral fin usually with 40 rays. Lateral line with 40 or fewer scales .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern sunfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Northern sunfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Northern sunfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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