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Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Taxonomy

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

About

The green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. A panfish popular with anglers, the green sunfish is also kept as an aquarium fish by hobbyists. They are usually caught by accident, while fishing for other game fish. Green sunfish can be caught with live bait such as nightcrawlers, waxworms, and mealworms. Grocery store baits such as pieces of hot dog or corn kernels can even...

Frequently Asked Questions

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