Centrarchus macropterus

Centrarchus macropterus
Flier – Centrarchus macropterus

Centrarchus macropterus

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
CentrarchidaeCentrarchus macropterus(Lacepède)1801Flier

Unique Characters: Large black teardrop below the eye. Usually 12 dorsal spines, the most of any centrarchid. Rows of black spots along the sides. The young has a black spot ringed with orange in rear of dorsal fin.

Similar Species:  None.

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