Lepomis gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Pumpkinseed

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Centrarchidae
Synonyms	Perca gibbosa, Eupomotis gibbosus, Pomotis vulgaris, ... more
Common names	Crapet- soleil, Common sunfish, Perche-soleil, ... 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 : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5723); common length : 9.9 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193); max. published weight: 630 g (Ref. 4699); max. reported age: 12 years (Ref. 72493)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 15

Climate / Range

Temperate; 4°C - 22°C (Ref. 1672); 50°N - 30°N

North America: New Brunswick in Canada to South Carolina in the USA. Widely introduced. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11; Vertebrae: 28 - 30

Occurs in quiet and vegetated lakes, ponds, and pools of creeks and small rivers. Feeds mainly on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020) but may also feed on small fishes and other vertebrates (Ref. 1998), as well as fish eggs (Ref. 2058). Considered undesirable catch (Ref. 30578).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; 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 (tm=2; Fec=600-5000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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