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Lepomis microlophus Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)...females top and bottom, male in the middle Geotagged,Lepomis microlophus,Redear sunfish,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Lepomis microlophus

Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)...females top and bottom, male in the middle

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The redear sunfish is a freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae and is 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.

Similar species: Centrarchiformes
Species identified by t7iguy
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By t7iguy

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2025. Captured May 28, 2025 12:34 in GCM9+6X Blackwater, MS, USA.