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Enneacanthus gloriosus    (Holbrook, 1855)
Synonyms: Bryttus gloriosus, Enneacanthus simulans, Hemioplites simulans
Common Name: Blue-spotted Sunfish
Other Common Name: Black-banded Sunfish
Family: Centrarchidae
Continent: North America
Distribution: USA, New York to Florida
Habitat: freshwater streams, ponds & lakes
Food: small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 5-24°C
Water Chemistry: pH 7.0-8.0
Show Size:    Males [80mm]    Females [80mm]
FBAS Class: W
Temperament: good community fish when kept with similar size fish
Aquarium Size: 60cm or longer
Gender Differences: males more brightly coloured; females: plumper
Breeding: easy; egg depositors
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