The green sunfish is a small, robust freshwater fish, typically measuring 4-12 inches and weighing up to 1 pound. It features a greenish body with blue and yellow accents. Preferring slow-moving streams and ponds, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Known for its aggressive behavior, it often competes with other sunfish species. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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