Fishing for Northern sunfish

Lepomis peltastes

The Northern sunfish is a small freshwater fish known for its vibrant coloration and distinctive, elongated ear flap. Typically reaching 4-6 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it inhabits clear, slow-moving streams and lakes. Its diet consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates. The species is known for its territorial and solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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