The Warmouth is a stout sunfish with a large mouth and distinctive dark stripes. It is known for its aggressive feeding behavior.
Habitat
Prefers weedy areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Diet
Feeds on insects, small fish, and crustaceans.
How common
Common
Recent Warmouth sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Warmouth?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.
5,300+species
63national parks
50states
More fish
Warty Anglerfish
Antennarius maculatus
Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
Wedgetail Triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Weedy Seadragon
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
Weeping Toadfish
Torquigener pleurogramma
Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
Western Atlantic Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
Western Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys obtusus