Spotted sunfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits heavily vegetated ponds, lakes, pools of creeks and small to medium rivers, and swamps . Usually occurs over mud or sand. Oviparous . Feeds on midge larvae, other immature insects, and microcrustaceans such as amphipods and cladocerans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted sunfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted sunfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Breed in shallow ponds, lakes or creeks . Distinct pairing . Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 41°N - 26°N North America: Atlantic and Gulf Slope drainages from Cape Fear River in North Carolina to Nueces River in Texas, north in Mississippi River basin to central Illinois in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
midge larvae, other immature insects, and microcrustaceans such as amphipods and cladocerans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryttus punctatus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Bryttus reticulatus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Lepomis apiatus | Cope | 1877 | Synonym |
| Lepomis punctatus punctatus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
| Sclerotis punctatus | Valenciennes | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 50 records indexed .
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