Fish · Sunfish family
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
The pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) is a North American freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. It is also referred to as pond perch, common sunfish, punkys, sunfish, sunny, and kivver.
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FamilySunfish family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeRound & deep
RegionNorthern lakes & rivers
Size classSmall
DietInsectivore
HabitatBenthopelagic
Maximum length16"
Maximum weight1 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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The pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) is a North American freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes.
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