The slender sunfish is a unique oceanic fish known for its elongated, laterally compressed body. It typically measures around 39 inches in length and weighs up to 22 pounds. Preferring warm, open waters, it feeds primarily on jellyfish and small invertebrates. This species is solitary and exhibits a distinctive, undulating swimming motion. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Slender sunfish
33 in · 10 lb 6 oz
Slender sunfish
length · weight


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