BLUEGILL

Lepomis macrochirus


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Lepomis macrochirus Rafinesque, 1819 Lepomis macrochirus Rafinesque, 1819

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Found frequently in lakes, ponds, reservoirs and sluggish streams; occurs primarily in reservoirs in Hawaii; preferably lives in deep weed beds. Is active mainly during dusk and dawn. Adults feed upon snails, small crayfish, insects, worms and small minnows. Young feed on crustaceans, insects and worms.