spotted-sunfish

noun

a sunfish, Lepomis punctatus, inhabiting streams from South Carolina to Florida, having the body marked with longitudinal rows of spots.

Also called stumpknocker.

Origin:
1880–85

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spotted sunfish
noun
inhabits streams from South Carolina to Florida; esteemed panfish

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