Warmouth
Lepomis gulosus
Summary 2
Family: Centrarchidae
Warmouths(Lepomis gulosus) are found throughout the southern Great Lakes region, but not usually abundant in any given place. Prefer habitats with little to no current, like ponds, lakes, and backwaters of streams that have dense aquatic vegetation and muddy bottoms.
How to recognize: Roundish or “pan-shaped” body. Several dark lines radiating out from the eye. Body is mottled brown, with a purple sheen. Mouth is large, almost reaching the rear edge of the eye. Up to 8 inches /20 centimeters long.
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