Missouri Department of Conservation
SUNFISH, BANTAM

Summary information for SUNFISH, BANTAM

Common Name
SUNFISH, BANTAM
Scientific Name
LEPOMIS SYMMETRICUS
Status
NONGAME, STATE RANK S2, GLOBAL RANK G5
Primary Habitat
"Wetland matrix"
Preferred Habitat
"Occurs in swamps, sloughs, ditches and oxbows with clear, quiet water, dense submerged vegetation and standing dead timber."
Distribution
"In Missouri this species has only been collected from Duck Creek wildlife area, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and Otter Slough wildlife area *01,08*."
County List
BOLLINGER, STODDARD, WAYNE
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