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Lepomis

Lepomis

9.4
Small freshwater fish like sunfish that live in North America
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛpəˌmɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lepomis
  • Many anglers enjoy fishing for Lepomis species in the local lakes during summer.
  • sunfish (Lepomis
  • bluegill (Lepomis
  • Lepomis macrochirus

Examples

  • The bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) is often found in warm, shallow waters.

  • (c) Declines in sunfish (Lepomis sp.), macrophytes, and native crayfish in Trout Lake over time, following the invasion of rusty crayfish.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus), a social, schooling species popular with anglers, is endemic to the freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers of North America.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) is recognizable by its vibrant colors and distinctive shape.

Compounds

Lepomis gibbosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bright fish that lives in fresh water in North America

Lepomis macrochirus
  • Specialized
9.0

A small freshwater fish called bluegill, often caught for food and sport

Lepomis punctatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small freshwater fish with red spots that people catch for food and sport

Surface Forms

Lepomis singular
Lepomis plural

Etymology

The word Lepomis comes from old Greek words lepis ('scale') and poma ('cover'), and it refers to the fish's scaly gill cover. That's why the name is used for small freshwater sunfish.