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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 3384935" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>These identifying factors will help identify which sunfish you have. </p><p>The hybrid copper nose bluegill are very popular in the SE part of the country. I have some in my pond. With feeding, they can grow to over a pound in weight. </p><p></p><p>KEY IDENTIFYING FACTORS</p><p>identifying-sunfish-species.jpg</p><p>Photos in the link. </p><p>Before we begin identifying these sunfish species, it's important to understand the areas of external anatomy that aid in positive identification. </p><p>Mouth size compared to body size</p><p>Upper jaw length compared to eye</p><p>Opercular flap length</p><p>Opercular flap color and margin color</p><p>Opercular flap flexibility</p><p>Pectoral fin length</p><p>Body coloration</p><p>In many situations, these fish will also hybridize, so some traits can lead you to two or more paternal species. </p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.wired2fish.com/biology/8-commonly-misidentified-sunfish-species/amp/" target="_blank">https://www.wired2fish.com/biology/8-commonly-misidentified-sunfish-species/amp/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 3384935, member: 5412"] These identifying factors will help identify which sunfish you have. The hybrid copper nose bluegill are very popular in the SE part of the country. I have some in my pond. With feeding, they can grow to over a pound in weight. KEY IDENTIFYING FACTORS identifying-sunfish-species.jpg Photos in the link. Before we begin identifying these sunfish species, it's important to understand the areas of external anatomy that aid in positive identification. Mouth size compared to body size Upper jaw length compared to eye Opercular flap length Opercular flap color and margin color Opercular flap flexibility Pectoral fin length Body coloration In many situations, these fish will also hybridize, so some traits can lead you to two or more paternal species. [URL]https://www.wired2fish.com/biology/8-commonly-misidentified-sunfish-species/amp/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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