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Bluegill
Lepomis machrochirus

Facts about Bluegill

Dark olive-green back and sides yellow or reddish below; dark vertical bars usually present on sides; chin and gill covers bright blue; black, flexible tip at rear of gill cover. Found in lakes with clear water and some aquatic vegetation. Average length is 5-7 inches.

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