Fishing for Blackbanded sunfish

Enneacanthus chaetodon

The Blackbanded sunfish is a small freshwater fish native to the eastern United States. It typically measures 2-3 inches long and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Characterized by its striking black vertical bands, it inhabits slow-moving waters with dense vegetation. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. Known for its shy behavior, it often hides among aquatic plants. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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