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Greengill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus Γ cyanellus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Centrarchiformes βΊFamily: Centrarchidae βΊGenus: Lepomis
About
The greengill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus Γ cyanellus) is sometimes referred to as hybrid sunfish or bluegill x green sunfish hybrid. It is a hybrid between a bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus). They can sometimes be found in ponds, lakes, or streams where there is both bluegill and green sunfish. They are also stocked in some ponds as gamefish and as pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greengill Sunfish is Lepomis macrochirus Γ cyanellus.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
- Greengill Sunfish belongs to the genus Lepomis.