Lepomis miniatus (Jordan, 1877) Redspotted sunfish |
photo by
Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L. |
Family: | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: USA. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Invertebrate feeder. Consumes benthic prey (Ref. 79012). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |