Spotted sunfish

Lepomis punctatus

Family

Centrarchidae

Max Length

20.000000298023224 cm

Max Weight

0.23 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

freshwater

Fishing Spots

174

Overview

The spotted sunfish, also known as a stumpknocker, is a member of the freshwater sunfish family Centrarchidae and order Centrarchiformes. The redspotted sunfish, redear sunfish and pumpkinseed sunfish are its closest relatives. Lepomis punctatus is olive-green to brown in color with black to reddish spots at the base of each scale that form rows of dots on the side. The scientific name punctatus refers to this spotted pattern. It was first described in 1831 by Valenciennes.

Where to Find Spotted sunfish

Florida, United States81 spots Alabama, United States30 spots Georgia, United States22 spots South Carolina, United States14 spots North Carolina, United States10 spots Tennessee, United States3 spots Louisiana, United States2 spots South Dakota, United States1 spots Maine, United States1 spots Maryland, United States1 spots

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I catch Spotted sunfish?+

Spotted sunfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Georgia, United States. WikiCatch lists 174 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted sunfish get?+

Spotted sunfish (Lepomis punctatus) can reach up to 20.000000298023224 cm in length and 0.23 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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