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Longear Sunfish

Lepomis megalotis

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 (9.5 in), with a maximum recorded weight of 790g (1.7 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 Longear Sunfish?
The scientific name of Longear Sunfish is Lepomis megalotis.
What kingdom does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
What genus does Longear Sunfish belong to?
Longear Sunfish belongs to the genus Lepomis.