Pumpkinseed – Lepomis gibbosus
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Description
Pumpkinseed is a North American species in the order of perciforms (Perciformes) that maybe resembles more basses (Moronidae) than perches (Percidae). The sunfish family (Centrarchidae) includes several species and it has been proposed to be transferred to a new order of sunfishes (Centrarchiformes). Pumpkinseed, after which the family has been named, is known as colorful aquarium and pond fish, which is why it has been exported around the world.
Description text authors:
Lauri Urho (Luke ) 2020
(fi)
Observations in Finland
The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.
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Observations
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Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Lepomis gibbosus
Author
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Vernacular names
- aurinkoahven (Finnish)
- solabborre (Swedish)
- Pumpkinseed (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.206832
Taxon rank
species
Occurrence in Finland
Published from Finland
Status in Finland
- Stable population
- Anthropogenic
This species is invasive
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Regulatory Status
Invasive alien species of Union concern (EU 2016/1141; 2017/1263; 2019/1262; 2022/1203) ?
Finnish Regional Red List Category
- 2019 NA – Not Applicable
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