Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus
Identification
This sunfish has a large mouth and greenish body.
Location
Common statewide
Size
4 to 10 inches
Diet
It feeds on insects small fish and crustaceans.
Habitat
It occurs in streams ponds and lakes.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is aggressive and tolerant of poor water quality. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been common in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It often interacts with anglers.
Facts
It hybridizes readily with other sunfish.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Insects small fish crustaceans | Streams ponds lakes | Statewide