The Plains Longear Sunfish has a distinctive elongated body with bright orange and blue markings on its fins. They are known for their nesting behavior, where males guard their eggs aggressively.
Habitat
Lakes and slow-moving rivers.
Diet
Insects, crustaceans, and small fish.
How common
Uncommon
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