Hybrid Sunfish

Bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed and redear sunfish can all hybridize, so the identifying characteristics of a hybrid sunfish can vary greatly. Generally, hybrids possess a combination of traits from each parental species. A common hybrid is the bluegill X green sunfish cross. This hybrid typically has a large mouth and many similar color patterns of a green sunfish, with the body shape and black opercular flap of a bluegill.