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Animals
Stocky sunfish with a big mouth and turquoise streaks on the cheek.
Field facts
HabitatCreeks, ditches, farm ponds
RangeStatewide
When to lookSpring through autumn
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBluegill, Warmouth
Field note: Tough enough to survive creek pools that nearly dry up.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Never move fish between waters, even bait-sized ones.
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