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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
Lepomis
(hybrid sunfish)
Fishes
Native Hybrid

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Lepomis

Common name: hybrid 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 are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
AL202020201Lower Tallapoosa
AZ197020234Brawley Wash; Lower Salt; Middle Gila; Upper Santa Cruz
CA202220221Tomales-Drake Bays
CO199819983Republican; South Platte; Upper Arkansas-Lake Meredith
CT201620202Farmington River; Saugatuck
DE201820202Brandywine-Christina; Broadkill-Smyrna
GA202020201Etowah
IL201020223Chicago; Des Plaines; Embarras
MD201920234Gunpowder-Patapsco; Lower Susquehanna; Middle Potomac-Catoctin; Patuxent
MA201820203Charles; Concord River; Narragansett
MI202320231Clinton
MN202020233Crow; Otter Tail; Rainy Headwaters
MO199419941Lake of the Ozarks
NE201720171Keg-Weeping Water
NV202020201Las Vegas Wash
NH199319931Winnipesaukee River
NJ201320244Great Egg Harbor; Lower Delaware; Middle Delaware-Musconetcong; Raritan
NY201920203Mohawk; Saugatuck; Seneca
OH202020222Cuyahoga; Tuscarawas
PA202020212Crosswicks-Neshaminy; Lower Delaware
RI202020201Blackstone River
SC201920191Waccamaw
TX202020212Austin-Travis Lakes; Elm Fork Trinity
UT202120211Lower Green-Diamond
VT201820202Hudson-Hoosic; Mettawee River
WI202120222Upper Fox; Upper Rock

Table last updated 4/24/2024

† Populations may not be currently present.


Means of Introduction: Stocked for sport

References: (click for full references)

Rasmussen, J.L. 1998. Aquatic nuisance species of the Mississippi River basin. 60th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Aquatic Nuisance Species Symposium, Dec. 7, 1998, Cincinnati, OH.

Other Resources:

Revision Date: 5/9/2019

Peer Review Date: 8/11/2004

Citation Information:
U.S. Geological Survey, 2024, Lepomis: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=384, Revision Date: 5/9/2019, Peer Review Date: 8/11/2004, Access Date: 4/24/2024

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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