Taxonomy
Common Name: SUNFISH, DOLLAR
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: PERCIFORMES
Family: CENTRARCHIDAE
Genus: LEPOMIS
Species: MARGINATUS
Taxonomic Authority: (HOLBROOK)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G5
Status References: 003 , 006 , 011
Habitat Summary
"In Missouri have been found in quiet pools in low-gradient sections of moderately small streams"
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
References: 001
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Was first collected in Missouri in 1995. is known only from Butler and Bollinger counties *01*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLINGER | ADAIR | ||||
| BUTLER | ANDREW | ||||
| ATCHISON | |||||
| AUDRAIN | |||||
| BARRY | |||||
| BARTON | |||||
| BATES | |||||
| BENTON | |||||
| BOONE | |||||
| BUCHANAN | |||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CARTER | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| CRAWFORD | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| REYNOLDS | |||||
| RIPLEY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHANNON | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WAYNE | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001
Distribution by Watersheds
Castor R. and Castor R. Diversion Channel
Black R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel",
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand",
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, organic",
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 007 , 008 , 009
Habitat Types:
Swamp
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 001
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Omnivore"
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Aquatic Insects; Not Specified
Terrestrial Insects; Not Specified
Algae; Not Specified
Crustaceans; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 007
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
Water level: permanently flooded
References for egg niches requirements: 001
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation: sparse
Current velocity: no noticable current
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Inland wetlands: swamp
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: pools
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008 , 009 , 010
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: organic debris
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: swamp
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: pools
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008 , 009
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: organic debris
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: swamp
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: pools
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 007 , 008 , 009
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: organic debris
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: no noticable current
Density of aquatic vegetation: sparse
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: swamp
Natural features: pools
Turbidity: clear water
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water level: permanently flooded
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 022 | Mature in second year of life *10*. |
| 007 | In NC, spawn May-August, with peak spawning in late May and early June *10*. |
| 038 | In TN, age classes i-IV averaged 2.25", 2.9", 3.2" and 3.7" respectively *07*. |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: browsing
Foraging strategy: stalking
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site: standing water
Spawning site: sand
Parental care of young: male
Age at sexual maturity specified in comments(022)
Territoriality: defends breeding and nesting territory
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 022 | Mature in second year of life *10*. |
| 007 | In NC, spawn May-August, with peak spawning in late May and early June *10*. |
| 038 | In TN, age classes i-IV averaged 2.25", 2.9", 3.2" and 3.7" respectively *07*. |
References for life history: 001 , 007 , 010
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Beneficial Management References:
Adverse Managment Practices:
Adverse Management References:
Comments on Management:
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Pflieger, W.L. 1997. The Fishes Of Missouri, Revised Ed. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 372 Pp. |
| 002 | Nelson, Joseph S., Edwin J. Crossman, Héctor Espinosa-Pérez, Lloyd T. Findley, Carter R. Gilbert, Robert N. Lea, and James D. Williams. 2004. Common And Scientific Names Of Fishes From The United States, Canada and Mexico (6th Ed.). Amer. Fish Soc. Spec. Publ. No. 29. 386 pp. |
| 003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 005 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 006 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
| 007 | Etnier, D.E. and W.C. Starnes. 1993. The Fishes Of Tennessee. Univ. Tenn. Press. 681 Pp. |
| 008 | Burr, B.M. and M.L. Warren, Jr. 1986. A Distributional Atlas Of Kentucky Fishes. Ky Nature Preserves Comm., Sci. and Tech. Ser. No. 4. 398 Pp. |
| 009 | Robinson, H.W. and T.M. Buchanan. 1988. Fishes Of Arkansas. Univ. Ar Press, Fayetteville. 536 Pp. |
| 010 | Lee, D.S. and B.M. Burr. 1985. Observations on life history of the dollar sunfish, Lepomis marginatus(Holbrook). Abstract, ASB Bull. 32(2):58. (cited in ref. 01). |
| 011 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2012. Missouri species and communities of conservation concern checklist. Missouri Department of Conservation. Jefferson City, MO. pp.51. |