Freshwater Sunfish Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the common name for the freshwater sunfish?

• Bass
• Trout
• Sunfish
• Salmon

What is the scientific name for the freshwater sunfish?

• Salvelinus namaycush
• Oncorhynchus mykiss
• Lepomis macrochirus
• Micropterus salmoides

What is the average length of a freshwater sunfish?

• 3-4 inches
• 7-8 inches
• 5-6 inches
• 1-2 inches

What is the average weight of a freshwater sunfish?

• 1-2 pounds
• 2-3 pounds
• 3-4 pounds
• 0.5-1 pound

What is the body shape of a freshwater sunfish?

• Flat
• Round
• Triangular
• Elongated

What is the color of a freshwater sunfish?

• Green
• All of the above
• Blue
• Yellow

What is the habitat of a freshwater sunfish?

• Marine water
• Freshwater lakes and ponds
• Rivers and streams
• Saltwater lakes

What is the diet of a freshwater sunfish?

• All of the above
• Small fish
• Plants
• Insects

How long do freshwater sunfish typically live in the wild?

• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years

Which of the following is not a species of freshwater sunfish?

• Redbreast
• Bluegill
• Striped bass
• Pumpkinseed

What is the maximum recorded length of a freshwater sunfish?

• 10 inches
• 12 inches
• 16 inches
• 14 inches

What is the maximum recorded weight of a freshwater sunfish?

• 3 pounds
• 4 pounds
• 1 pound
• 2 pounds

What is the primary predator of the freshwater sunfish?

• Herons
• Bass
• All of the above
• Otters

What is the primary threat to the freshwater sunfish?

• Overfishing
• Habitat loss
• Pollution
• Disease

What is the spawning season of the freshwater sunfish?

• Fall
• Spring
• Winter
• Summer