The Pumpkinseed is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its distinctive, colorful patterns. It typically measures 4-6 inches in length and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, it feeds on insects, small crustaceans, and aquatic vegetation. The Pumpkinseed is a social species, often forming schools and exhibiting territorial behavior during spawning. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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