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Pumpkinseed

Aquarium PufferfishPundamilia nyererei

Pumpkinseed[Pictures]
Lepomis gibbosus
SYN: Eupomotis aureus, E. gibbosus, Perca gibbosa, Pomotis gibbosus, P. vulgaris, Sparus aureus
PD:An oval-shaped with with a laterally compressed body.

 


Pumpkinseed sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus
Unfortunately, the longeared sunfish is an endangered species over much of its former range.

Many beautiful American sunfish, such as the pumpkinseed ( Lepomis gibosus ) are prized, hardy, aquarium subjects in Europe and are periodically available in the U.S. aquarium trade.

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