The Gulf Coast pygmy sunfish is a diminutive freshwater fish native to the Gulf Coast region. It features a slender, elongated body with vibrant coloration. Typically reaching up to 1.5 inches in length and weighing only a few grams, it inhabits slow-moving waters with dense vegetation. Its diet consists of small invertebrates, and it exhibits shy, reclusive behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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