B&W Sunfish ID #3

[sandtiger]

Next picture. Remember, explain why the fish is what it is.

 

[sandtiger]

Thirteen views already, is anyone gonna take a crack at this?

 

[Noto]

I'll take a whack at it in the morning if nobody else wants to try it.

 

[dravesef]

to answer your ? as stated it is a fish because it lives in the water has scales and gills. hope that helps you out, or am i way off

 

[MN_Rebel]

I guess that this is Orangespotted Sunfish because it has wide white edge on the ear.

 

[andyjs]

Is it L. humilis? It seems to have a bit of a spotted pattern and has the margin on its "ear." It also looks like there might be a spot in the ear margin though, so I have some doubts about my guess, but if no one else will take a stab at it, I will.

Edit: Looks like MN beat me...

 

[le patron]

im kind of distracted right now, but is it Lepomis megalotis peltastes?
sorry if its inaccurate, im watching rocky

 

[andyjs]

im kind of distracted right now, but is it Lepomis megalotis peltastes?
sorry if its inaccurate, im watching rocky

Actually, as soon as I posted, I ran across a picture of a northern longear that looks very similar to this fish and was about to revise my guess. I didn't think the mottling on the cheek looked right for an orangespot, but I threw that guess out anyway. I think you may be right, or at least close

 

[sandtiger]

im kind of distracted right now, but is it Lepomis megalotis peltastes?
sorry if its inaccurate, im watching rocky

Which Rocky? Personally I like #4 the best. Whenever your done perhaps you can explain what makes you think its a Lepomis megalotis?

 

[le patron]

Actually, as soon as I posted, I ran across a picture of a northern longear that looks very similar to this fish and was about to revise my guess. I didn't think the mottling on the cheek looked right for an orangespot, but I threw that guess out anyway. I think you may be right, or at least close

hopefully! cant wait till sandtiger reveals his secret. btw when you have time, could you make some more of these sandtiger? theyre actually really helpful