New locality for the pumpkinseed, lepomis gibbosus (linnaeus, 1758) in the Marmara Region, Turkey

Abstract

This study contributes new knowledge to the geographic distribution of the Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758). This fish has been reported from the Marmara Region of Turkey, but there are no records from Balikesir Province. In this study, fish samples were obtained from 2 irrigation ponds in Yağcılar and Kamçılı districts of Balıkesir Province. L. gibbosus was reported for the first time from Balıkesir Province as a new locality. The geographical distribution and records of the pumpkinseed are given with a checklist and map. Knowing the current distributions of the pumpkinseed fish is important for understanding their impact on the environment and biodiversity.