The spotted sunfish is a small freshwater fish known for its distinctive dark spots. Typically reaching 3-7 inches in length and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it inhabits slow-moving streams and vegetated areas of lakes. Its diet consists of insects, small crustaceans, and plant matter. This species is known for its territorial behavior, especially during breeding season. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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