Lepomis gibbosus

Lepomis gibbosus
Pondfish Pond"fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of American fresh-water fishes belonging to the family {Centrarchid[ae]}; -- called also {pond perch}, and {sunfish}. [1913 Webster]

Note: The common pondfish of New England ({Lepomis gibbosus}) is called also {bream}, {pumpkin seed}, and {sunny}. See {Sunfish}. The long-eared pondfish ({Lepomis auritus}) of the Eastern United States is distinguished by its very long opercular flap. [1913 Webster]


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