Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)
Redear Sunfish
Lepomis microlophus
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Lepomis
Species: L. microlophus
Lepomis microlophus
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Lepomis
Species: L. microlophus
Native to the Savannah River in South Carolina to Nueces River in Texas, north in Mississippi River basin to southern Indiana and Illinois. Introduced to Arizona in 1946. The "Red-ear" sunfish has a black opercle flap which is bordered with a reddish or orange color on the rear of the flap. Sides of the head have olive-brown speckling. Body is compressed or flat with an olive-green cast, light speckling on sides. Vertical bars are rarely present on the sides. Pectoral fin long and pointed usually extends far past eye when bent forward. Length: 6 to 14 inches. Weight: 3 oz. to over 3 lbs. May live to 7 years.
Source: Arizona Game and Fish DepartmentFishing Spots | |
Name | Location |
Humboldt River | NV |
Humboldt River - South Fork | Elko, NV |
Illipah Reservoir | Ely, NV |
Jakes Creek Reservoir (Boies Reservoir) | Wells, NV |
James Kinney Pond | Winnemucca, NV |
Jarbidge River - West Fork | Elko, NV |
Jiggs Reservoir (Zunino Reservoir) | Elko, NV |
Kingston Creek | Austin, NV |
Kirch Wildlife Management Area | Preston, NV |
Knott Creek Reservoir | Denio, NV |
Lahontan Reservoir | Silver Springs, NV |
Lake Mead | Boulder City, NV |
Lake Mohave | Cottonwood Cove, NV |
Lake Tahoe | |
Lamoille Creek | Elko, NV |
Lampe Park | Gardnerville, NV |
Las Vegas Urban Ponds | Las Vegas, NV |
Liberty Pond | Fallon, NV |
Little Humboldt River - North Fork | Winnemucca, NV |
Little Washoe Lake | Washoe City, NV |
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