Fishing for Redear sunfish
The redear sunfish is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive red-edged gill covers. It typically inhabits warm, calm waters like ponds and lakes. This species feeds on snails and small aquatic invertebrates. It grows up to 12 inches and weighs around 2 pounds. Redear sunfish are solitary and often found near vegetation or submerged structures. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
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