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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Centrarchidae ›Genus: Lepomis

About

The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is a species of freshwater fish sometimes referred to as bream, brim, or copper nose. It is a member of the sunfish family Centrarchidae of the order Perciformes. It is native to North America and lives in streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. It is commonly found east of the Rockies. It usually hides around, and inside, old tree stumps and other underwater structures. It can live in either deep or very shallow...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bluegill?
The scientific name of Bluegill is Lepomis macrochirus.
What kingdom does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
What genus does Bluegill belong to?
Bluegill belongs to the genus Lepomis.