SUNFISH
By: Zach Ruther
Basic information:
Scientific Name: Centrarchidae
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Conservation Status: least concerned
Habitat and feeding habits:
Habitat: Ponds, lakes, slow moving rivers/live around vegetation to hide from predators.
Feeding Habits: insects, plants, worms, and basically anything that fits in its mouth
Interesting Facts:
Males build nests with their tails and rarely leave for food when they guard it.
Spikes on fins range from 5-13 and average 10-12.