redear sunfish

[ red-eer ]

noun

1. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis microlophos, of the lower Mississippi valley and southeastern states, having the gill cover margined with scarlet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redear sunfish¹

First recorded in 1945–50; red ¹ + ear ¹

Example Sentences

A few redear sunfish have been caught this summer on worms.

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Redear sunfish continue to be fair with crickets and worms.

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Redear sunfish are fair on worms and crickets.

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Redear sunfish are fair with crickets and worms.

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He says the trees can boost fish populations and help fish including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie.

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