parents, often making it difficult to distinguish one species from another (Philips et al. 1982, p. 209). Etymology The generic name Lepomis derives from the Greek λεπίς (scale) and πώμα (cover, plug, operculum). The specific epithet, cyanellus, derives from the Greek κυανός (blue). References FishBase : Lepomis cyanellus ITIS : Lepomis