Fishing for Mud sunfish

Acantharchus pomotis

The mud sunfish is a small freshwater fish typically reaching 3-6 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds. It has a robust, laterally compressed body with a dark olive-brown coloration. Inhabiting slow-moving streams and swamps, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. It is known for its reclusive behavior and preference for dense vegetation. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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