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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Bluegill have the deep-bodied look of "bream," with a long dorsal fin and slightly forked tail. A dark ear covering and a blotch at the dorsal fin's back bottom edge set them apart.

Habitat:

Stream below spring at Blue Springs State Park.

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