Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis (Rafinesque, 1820)
Female Longear Sunfish
Observed/Collected Location: Five Mile Dam Park, Blanco River, San Marcos, Texas
Date: April 2008
Diet: Invertebrates and smaller vertebrates.
Habitat: Prefers vegetation out of swift currents.
Range: Restricted freshwaters west of Appalachian mountains.
Notes: Popular aquarium fish across the northern U.S. Gill covers can be quite attractive in males.