Fishing for Mud sunfish

Acantharchus pomotis
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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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Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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