Lepomis auritus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Redbreast sunfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Centrarchidae
Synonyms	Labrus auritus, ... more
Common names	Rødbrysted solabbor, 红胸太阳鱼, Rødbrystet solaborre, ... more

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Main reference

Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. (Ref. 5723)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 10.8 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193); max. published weight: 790 g (Ref. 4699)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 15 - ?

Climate / Range

Temperate; 4°C - 22°C (Ref. 2060); 47°N - 28°N

North America: Eastern Rivers of USA and Canada. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Rocky and sandy pools of creeks and small to medium rivers; rocky and vegetated lake margins (Ref. 5723). Adults feed on terrestrial insects and both immature and adult aquatic insects, particularly larger varieties such as mayflies and dragonflies. Juveniles consume benthic organisms such as dipteran larvae (Ref. 10294).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Potential pest

Human uses
Gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=1000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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