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Plains Longear Sunfish

Lepomis aquilensis

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