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Gulf Longear Sunfish

Lepomis solis

Taxonomy

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

About

The longear sunfish (Lepomis megalotis) is a freshwater fish in the sunfish family, Centrarchidae, of order Perciformes. It is native to the area of eastern North America stretching from the Great Lakes down to northeastern Mexico. The longear sunfish reaches a maximum recorded length of about 24 cm (9.4 in), with a maximum recorded weight of 790 g (1.74 lb). Most do not live beyond six years. The longear sunfish is quite colorful, with an olive to rusty-brown back, bright...

Frequently Asked Questions

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