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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Mud sunfish
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Mud sunfish
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Mud sunfish
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Mud sunfish
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