bluegill

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The bluegill is a common North American freshwater sunfish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and popularity among anglers and in sport fishing.

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instanceOf fish species
freshwater fish
ray-finned fish
sunfish
bodyShape deep-bodied
laterally compressed
commonName bluegill
bluegill sunfish NERFINISHED
bream
brim
sunny
conservationStatus Least Concern
describedBy Constantine Samuel Rafinesque NERFINISHED
diet insect larvae
insects
small crustaceans
small fish
zooplankton
distinguishingFeature dark opercular flap
small mouth
vertical bars on sides
habitat backwaters
lakes
ponds
slow-moving streams
introducedTo Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
South Africa NERFINISHED
lifespan up to about 10 years in the wild
maximumLength about 30 cm
maximumWeight about 2.2 kg
nativeTo Canada NERFINISHED
North America
United States NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Actinopterygii NERFINISHED
Centrarchidae NERFINISHED
Lepomis NERFINISHED
Perciformes NERFINISHED
reproduction external fertilization
nest-building
scientificName Lepomis macrochirus NERFINISHED
socialBehavior schooling
spawningSeason late spring to summer
taxonRank species
trophicLevel omnivore
typicalLength about 15–20 cm
usedFor aquaculture
food fish
recreational angling
sport fishing
waterTemperatureForSpawning about 20–28 °C
yearDescribed 1819

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