|
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
 |
|
Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus  | |
|
Description: A flat, slab-sided fish with a rather small mouth. Pectoral fin is pointed and relatively long. Gill cover tab black with red and light colored margin; cheek with wavy blue lines. Dorsal fin has rows of spots. Diet primarily consists of snails and other small molluscs; it will also eat aquatic insects and small fish. Nesting is similar to bluegill. Family: Sunfish Type: Sport Fish Range: Most often found in Sandhills lakes and Box Butte Reservoir. | |
| Back | Jump to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 6A 7 8 9 10 10A 11 12 12A 13 14 | Start Over | Show Anatomy Graphic | Close |