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Bluegill - Lepomis macrochirus
Sorry for the graphic photo!
I asked one of JD's fish experts, Zach Alley, and not only did he provide the ID, but also some interesting information:
"This scene may very well be where an otter has been feeding, and I say this because lots of those fish are missing their heads, which I've encountered more than once...They will often only eat the heads to get the brains, and leave the rest so they can keep room in their bellies for the most nutritious parts!"
Habitat: Piled up against a dam with lots of debris. The dam controls the flow of water from a pond into a river.
The Bluegill is a species of freshwater fish sometimes referred to as bream, brim, or copper nose. It is a member of the sunfish family Centrarchidae of the order Perciformes. It is native to North America and lives in streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds. It is commonly found east of the Rockies. It usually hides around, and inside, old tree stumps and other underwater structures. It can live in either deep or very shallow water, and will often move back and forth, depending on the time of day or.. more
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