Gulf Coast pygmy sunfish

Elassoma gilberti

Elassomatid Fish Reaching Two Point Five Centimeters

Tropical
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
North America
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

The Gulf Coast pygmy sunfish, Elassoma gilberti, is a species of pygmy sunfish endemic to Florida, United States. This species can reach 2.5 centimetres (0.98 in) in standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Freshwater Sunfishes and Allies
Family: Elassomatidae
Genus: Elassoma
Maximum length: 2.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: North America: USA, Florida (Ref. 83676 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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