Discussion: • Have students compare and contrast human and fish anatomy – both external and internal. Are they surprised at the similarities? Where there are differences, why do they think these …

Description The bluegill is noted for the large black appendage (the "ear") on each side of the posterior edge of the gill covers as well as the base of the dorsal fin. The sides of its head and chin are …

Bluegills provide plenty of fight, pound for pound. In Texas, bluegills approaching two pounds have been landed in public waters, and fish over three pounds are known from private tanks. The largest bluegill …

Bluegills have small mouths with no teeth on the tongue. The bluegill name comes from breeding males who exhibit pale blue to violet on the top half of the body with powder blue on the lower jaw and …

The bluegill is a small-mouthed sunfish with the upper jaw not reaching past the front of the eye. The spinous dorsal has 10 spines, broadly connected to the soft dorsal, which often has a black blotch …

Internal Anatomy: Bluegill. The body shape of this Bluegill varies significantly from that of the Rainbow Trout. However, reguardless of the species or body shape, the visceral cavity generally extends from …

The average bluegill weighs one-fourth pound and is eight to 10 inches long. A dark flap extends from the gill cover. Its pectoral fin is long and pointed, and three spines are present in the anal fin. The …

Because their eyes are adapted for sensing small moving objects in bright light, bluegill feed primarily from dawn to dusk. They often follow a daily migratory pattern, feeding in open water during the day …

Bluegill are native to Eastern and Central North America, including the lower Great Lakes. They live in streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds; and favor warmer waters that range from 64° to 70° F. These fish …

Bluegill are a type of sunfish. They are a deep, slab-sided (tall and flat) fish with a small mouth. Color varies with the age and sex of the fish. Water color can also affect the color of a bluegill but they are …