Sunfish (Centrarchidae)
A family of freshwater fish with round, flat bodies, often colorful, that live in North American lakes and rivers.
What is it?
Sunfish are a group of fish that live in warm, shallow freshwater. They have a round body and a small mouth. Common types include bluegill, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass (though bass are also in this family). They are popular with anglers and are often seen in aquariums. Sunfish eat insects, small fish, and plankton. They help keep the water clean by controlling insect populations. Sunfish are also important indicators of water quality because they are sensitive to pollution.
Why it matters
Sunfish are important for keeping insect populations under control. They are also food for larger fish, birds, and turtles. Because they are sensitive to pollution, scientists use them to check water quality. A healthy sunfish population means a healthy lake or river.
Where you've seen it
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太阳鱼（棘臀鱼科）
一种淡水鱼，身体圆而扁平，色彩鲜艳，生活在北美的湖泊和河流中。
它是什么？
太阳鱼是一群生活在温暖、浅水淡水中的鱼。它们身体圆圆的，嘴巴很小。常见的种类包括蓝鳃太阳鱼、南瓜籽太阳鱼和大口黑鲈（虽然黑鲈也属于这个科）。它们很受钓鱼者欢迎，也常出现在水族馆中。太阳鱼吃昆虫、小鱼和浮游生物。它们通过控制昆虫数量来帮助保持水质清洁。太阳鱼也是水质的重要指示生物，因为它们对污染很敏感。
为什么重要
太阳鱼对于控制昆虫数量很重要。它们也是大型鱼类、鸟类和乌龟的食物。由于对污染敏感，科学家用它们来检测水质。健康的太阳鱼种群意味着健康的湖泊或河流。
你在哪里见过它
当你捕捉到更多太阳鱼时，这个列表会增长。