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OrangespottedSunfish Common Name:
Orangespotted Sunfish
 
 
Scientific Name: Lepomis humilis

 

Length or Size: Rarely exceeds 4 inches.

 

Comment: The outstanding feature of this little sunfish is the 20-30 bright red or orange spots scattered irregularly on the sides of the male.