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Bluegill

Scientific Name: Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegills get their names from the prominent dark blue spot that they have on their gills. Despite this common trait, Bluegills are extremely variable and come in many different colors. The colors are especially vivid in male Bluegills when they are spawning. With their small mouths, these fish can feed on insects, worms, shrimp and minnows.

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​​Creation of the above page of educational resources was funded in part by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agricultural and Rural Development.  

​This material is also based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1614187.
​Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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