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Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Taxonomy

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

About

The redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus, also known as the shellcracker, Georgia bream, cherry gill, chinquapin, improved bream, rouge ear sunfish and sun perch) is freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States. Since it is a popular sport fish, it has been introduced to bodies of water all over North America. It is known for its diet of mollusks and snails.

Frequently Asked Questions

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