The banded pigmy sun fish are found throughout the western part of the United States and in some cases even as far inland as Texas. Interestingly, they are not as colorful as many species of sun fish but instead have distinct bands that run diagonally along their bodies. Another species favored by aquarium enthusiast, the blue spotted sun fish, has brilliant blue spots and diagonal stripes that are barely discernable. At one time the Sacramento perch was quite prominent in the San Joaquin river areas but today this fish is rarely seen. It is believed that the introduction of catfish and carp to their spawning areas may have been the cause.
Crappies are very popular sun fish that are found throughout the United States.
This species of sun fish make great eating and are fun to catch. The most brightly colored of the sun fish are in the Lepomis genus. Most of these fish, when placed in sunlight, give off a brilliant sheen that is reflected in their names. Sun fish are one of the most colorfully marked fish and a very popular aquarium fish. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.