AnAge entry for Lepomis macrochirus

Classification (HAGRID: 04122)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Perciformes
                Family: Centrarchidae
                    Genus: Lepomis
Species
Lepomis macrochirus
Common name
Bluegill
Synonyms
Eupomotis macrochirus, Lepomotis nephelus, Lepomis ardesiacus, Xystroplites gillii, Pomotis heros, Pomotis incisor, Lepiopomus ischyrus, Lepomis lirus, Lepomis longispinis, Pomotis luna, Lepomis mystacalis, Pomotis obscurus, Pomotis pallidus, Lepomis purpurescens, Pomotis speciosus, Pomotis gibbosus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
10 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Unverified estimates suggest these animals may live up to 11 years [0454].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
1,181 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 168141
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 13106
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