Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Elassoma Higher classification Pygmy sunfish | Phylum Chordata Family Elassomatidae Scientific name Elassoma boehlkei Rank Species | |
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Similar Pygmy sunfish, Bluebarred pygmy sunfish, Banded pygmy sunfish, Elassoma okefenokee, Elassoma evergladei | ||
The Carolina pygmy sunfish, Elassoma boehlkei, is a species of pygmy sunfish endemic to the United States, where it is only known from the Waccamaw and Santee River drainages in the Carolinas. This species prefers waters with dense vegetation. It can reach 3.3 cm (1.3 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 2 cm (0.79 in). This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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