Dollar Sunfish
Lepomis marginatus
A small sunfish species with a distinctive dark ear flap and olive-green coloration. One of the smaller members of the sunfish family, rarely exceeding 4 inches in length.
Dollar Sunfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepomis marginatus
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches, under 0.25 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in vegetated areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams throughout the southeastern United States. Typically inhabits shallow waters with abundant cover and is often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other panfish species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a dollar sunfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDollar Sunfish questions people ask
Dollar Sunfish is Lepomis marginatus.
A typical dollar sunfish runs 2-4 inches, under 0.25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every dollar sunfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in vegetated areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams throughout the southeastern United States. Typically inhabits shallow waters with abundant cover and is often caught incidentally by anglers targeting other panfish species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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