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Which of the following is a characteristic of the largest sunfish mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the largest sunfish mentioned in the text?
- Opportunistic carnivore
- Mouth extending beyond eye (correct)
- Piscivorous at early age
- Separated dorsal fins
What is the average lifespan of the largest sunfish?
What is the average lifespan of the largest sunfish?
- 10 kg
- 23 yrs (correct)
- 56 cm
- Opportunistic carnivore
What is the primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish?
What is the primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish?
- Sit and wait/pursuit predator (correct)
- Crayfish often important
- Other vertebrates also consumed
- Piscivorous at early age
At what age does the largest sunfish reach sexual maturity?
At what age does the largest sunfish reach sexual maturity?
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Which of the following is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text?
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Sunfish Characteristics
- The largest sunfish has a characteristic of growing up to 3 meters (10 feet) in length and weighing up to 2,300 kilograms (5,000 pounds).
Lifespan
- The average lifespan of the largest sunfish is approximately 100 years in the wild.
Feeding Behavior
- The primary feeding behavior of the largest sunfish is to consume jellyfish and other soft-bodied organisms.
Reproductive Maturity
- The largest sunfish reaches sexual maturity at around 10 years of age.
Invasive Species
- The jellyfish is a significant invasive species mentioned in the text.
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