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Redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lepomis auritus

Common Name
Redbreast sunfish

Biology
Rocky and sandy pools of creeks and small to medium rivers; rocky and vegetated lake margins (Ref. 5723). Adults feed on terrestrial insects and both immature and adult aquatic insects, particularly larger varieties such as mayflies and dragonflies. Juveniles consume benthic organisms such as dipteran larvae (Ref. 10294).

Classification

Classified By
Linnaeus, 1758
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sunfishes (Centrarchidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Eastern Rivers of USA and Canada. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Range
47°N - 28°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
4 °C
Water Temperature To
22 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 15 - ? demersal
Trophic Level
3.12 s.e. 0.42 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
30.5 cm
Common Length
10.8 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5002 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=1000)
Threat To Humans
  Potential pest (Ref. 1986)
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)