Scientific Name: Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Residency: Non-native to Arizona; introduced throughout the U.S.

Habitat: Prefers vegetated areas in slow-moving clear waters such as ponds, lakes, and backwaters.

Diet: Large individuals feed primarily on smaller fish, while individuals fewer than 16cm long feed on insect larvae such as mosquito larvae and planktonic crustaceans.

Breeding: Males build a nest in mud, sand, or gravel. Females most likely spawn in several nests. Males guard the eggs and young.

Status: Not endangered, and not considered a harmful species.

Photo: To be added.

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