Lepomis miniatus (Jordan, 1877)
Redspotted sunfish
Lepomis miniatus
photo by Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L.

Family:  Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)
Max. size:  16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Invertebrate feeder. Consumes benthic prey (Ref. 79012).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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