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Elassoma evergladei     Jordan, 1884
Synonyms: none
Common Name: Everglades Pygmy Sunfish
Other Common Name: Dwarf Sunfish
Family: Elassomatidae
Continent: North America
Distribution: Southern USA
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food: small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 5-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [40mm]    Females [40mm]
FBAS Class: W
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males more colourful; females: plumper
Breeding: egg depositor
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