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Redear
Sunfish
Because
this fish has specialized molar-like teeth for crushing snails, it is often
given the common name Shellcracker.
description To
14" (36 cm); 5 1/2 lb (2.5 kg). Moderately elongate, compressed. Back
olive, with brown speckles; sides greenish yellow, with brassy reflections and
dark speckles; belly yellowish orange; dark olive spots on sides of head, no
wavy lines; black spot on ear flap, with broad bright reddish-orange border
posteriorly. Young have 5–8 dusky bars on sides. Mouth reaches eye. Pectoral
fin long, pointed, extending to near middle of anal fin base; 3 anal fin spines.
Lateral line complete, with 35–44 scales.
Bluegill
The
Bluegill is the most common sunfish and probably the most popular freshwater
game fish in the United States. It is also commonly stocked in ponds as forage
for larger fishes.
description To
12" (30 cm); 4 3/4 lbs (2.2 kg). Deep, compressed, profile rounded under
dorsal fin; body and median fins dark olive-green; sides lighter, olive with
brassy reflections, often with dusky bars; belly whitish. Mouth terminal, not
extending past front edge of eye; opercular flap broad, moderately long, dusky
to black. Pectoral fin long, pointed; second dorsal fin with black blotch near
middle of posterior rays; anal fin base about half length of dorsal fin base.
Lateral line complete, 39-45 scales.
Green Sunfish
The
Green Sunfish, one of the most common sunfishes, is tolerant of a wide range of
environmental conditions.
description To 10" (25 cm); 2 1/4 lbs (1 kg).
Robust, moderately elongate, depth less than distance from snout tip to dorsal
fin origin; yellowish olive, sides sometimes with dusky bars, belly pale olive,
median fins olive to dusky, edges whitish to light orange. Head broad;
preopercular flap not extended; mouth extends to middle of eye. Pectoral fin
short, rounded; posterior base of second dorsal and anal fins often with black
blotch. Lateral line complete, 40-52 scales.
Pumpkinseed
The
Pumpkinseed is not sought by most experienced anglers, but is often caught by
beginners. It is aggressive and will take a variety of bait.
description To 10" (25 cm); 1 lb (500 g). Deep,
short, compressed; back dark greenish gold mottled with reddish orange, sides
greenish yellow, mottled orange and blue-green, belly yellow-orange. Head small;
mouth extends to eye; opercular flap "ear" stiff, with spot, black
anteriorly, bordered by white above and below, red posteriorly; cheeks with wavy
bluish lines. Pectoral fin long, pointed; soft dorsal fin spotted, edge
yellowish to white; 3 anal fin spines. Lateral line complete, 36-47 scales.
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