rivers and streams that do not undergo much disturbance. If man-made disturbances continue to disrupt shorelines then agencies may begin to see an increased reduction in the Lepomis megalotis abundance nationwide. Angling The IGFA all tackle world record for the species stands at 0.79 kg (1 lb 12oz) caught from Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico in 1985. References Further references Sezen, Uzay. "Sinister Cannibals or Nurturing Fathers?". Nature Documentaries, 2012. Mullaney M (2003) "Lepomis megalotis" Animal Diversity Web. Accessed 24 November 2013 Lepomis Fish described in 1820 Freshwater fish of the Southeastern United States Taxa named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque Freshwater fish of North America