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Best Regards,

John White
Reptiles & Amphibians of Virginia - http://www.erols.com/reptiles/
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From: "Fred Hamilton"
Subject: Re: Bluegill?
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 01:16:51 -0500

Great picture of a bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) identified by the
blue-gray band beginning under the chin and on to the operculum (gill
cover). The red flush on the chest is usually, though not always,
indicative of a male in spawning condition. Thanks for the photo!