The longear sunfish is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its striking coloration and elongated opercular flap. It typically measures 4-6 inches and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting streams and ponds with abundant vegetation, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Longear sunfish are social, often found in schools, exhibiting territorial behavior during breeding. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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