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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.




Lepomis macrochirus × cyanellus
Lepomis macrochirus × cyanellus
(Greengill Sunfish)
Fishes
Native Hybrid

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Lepomis macrochirus × cyanellus

Common name: Greengill Sunfish

Native Range:
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Nonindigenous Occurrences:

Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Lepomis macrochirus × cyanellus are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
AZ202320231Upper Santa Cruz
CA202220257Lower American; Middle Kern-Upper Tehachapi-Grapevine; Mojave; San Gabriel; San Joaquin Delta; Tomales-Drake Bays; Upper Mokelumne
CT202020201Farmington River
GA202020242Etowah; Satilla
IL201020242Des Plaines; Embarras
IN202320231St. Joseph
MD201920253Lower Susquehanna; Middle Potomac-Catoctin; Patuxent
MI202320242Clinton; Huron
MN202020222Crow; Rainy Headwaters
MO201720241Meramec
MT202420241Gallatin
NE201720171Keg-Weeping Water
NV202020201Las Vegas Wash
NJ202120242Lower Delaware; Raritan
NC202520251Rocky
ND202420241Upper Heart
OH202220244Middle Ohio-Laughery; Tuscarawas; Upper Great Miami, Indiana, Ohio; Upper Scioto
TX202020241Austin-Travis Lakes
UT202120211Lower Green-Diamond
VA202420241Nottoway
WI202120242Upper Fox; Upper Rock

Table last updated 1/13/2026

† Populations may not be currently present.


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Revision Date: 12/29/2025

Citation Information:
U.S. Geological Survey, 2026, Lepomis macrochirus × cyanellus: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=3600, Revision Date: 12/29/2025, Access Date: 1/13/2026

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/13/2026].

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