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Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill Sunfish) is a species of ray-finned fishes in the family sunfishes. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to The Nearctic. They are crepuscular carnivores. Individuals can grow to 41.0 cm. They have sexual reproduction. They have parental care (paternal care and female provides care). They rely on swimming to move around.

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0019953
  • Definition: Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites.
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EOL has data for 36 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Bluegill Sunfish. View this species on GBIF