Lepomis (Noun)
Meaning
Bream.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Lepomis genus is commonly known as sunfish or bream and is native to North America.
- Lepomis macrochirus, also known as the bluegill, is a species of freshwater fish that belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
- Lepomis megalotis is the longear sunfish, a species of freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae.
- Lepomis gibbosus is the pumpkinseed, a species of freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae.
- Lepomis is often considered an important food source for many aquatic animals.