Redspotted sunfish
A species of Common sunfishes Scientific name : Lepomis miniatus Genus : Common sunfishes
Redspotted sunfish, A species of Common sunfishes
Botanical name: Lepomis miniatus
Genus: Common sunfishes
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Description
A freshwater species, redspotted sunfish (Lepomis miniatus) is named for the red dapples that appear on the lower sections of males. A wetland inhabitant, populations are threatened by human introduction of invasive species. Consequently, it has become endangered in the northernmost parts of its range.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Sunfish Genus
Common sunfishes Species
Redspotted sunfish