Longeared sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Small crustaceans, insects and small fish |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 9.4 inches (24 cm); common length 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Northeast North America |
| Habitat | Shallow areas of small lakes, ponds, rivers and streams from southeastern Canada through the US to northeastern Mexico |
Did you know?
- While not endangered at a national level, the longear sunfish is considered endangered regionally by the Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources and threatened in New York.