Banded Sunfish
Enneacanthus
obesus
Description
The Banded Sunfish is a member of the
family Centrarchidae. Sunfishes are one of the most widespread and
popular groups of freshwater sport fishes. Their dorsal fins are
joined, separated only by a notch, and the anal fin has 3 or more
spines. The caudal fin is usually forked, and the gill membranes are
usually separate. Except for a single species native to California,
sunfishes are indigenous to warm waters of North America east of the
Rocky Mountains. However, as a result of their popularity with
anglers, their range has been increased by introducing them into
other areas. There are 32 species in North
America.
