Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus)

Also known as Redbelly, Redbreast, Redbreast Bream, River Bream, Robin, Sun Perch, Yellowbelly Sunfish

Description

Also known as Redbelly, Redbreast, Redbreast Bream, River Bream, Robin, Sun Perch, Yellowbelly Sunfish.

Found in rock and sand pools, over vegetated margins of creeks, lakes and medium rivers.
They feed on insects.
Length - 30cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread North America

Sunfish have been introduced into many areas outside of where they originally came from, Europe being one place, mainly for sport fishing! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3370

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