1,165 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-spotted Sunfish
Enneacanthus gloriosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Centrarchidae ›Genus: Enneacanthus
About
Enneacanthus gloriosus is a species of fish in the family Centrarchidae, the sunfishes, known by the common name blue-spotted sunfish. It is native to the southeastern and eastern United States, its distribution extending as far north as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and far southern New York. It is native throughout most of its range, but some populations represent introductions, such as those in Lake Ontario and the upper Susquehanna River system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-spotted Sunfish is Enneacanthus gloriosus.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
- Blue-spotted Sunfish belongs to the genus Enneacanthus.