These Longear Sunfish were captured in Five Mile Creek near Rugged Road in Oak Cliff. These fish—and others—were captured with a seine net, photographed, and then released unharmed.
![An adult Longear Sunfish with striking coloration.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/longearsunfish-fivemilecreek-001.jpg)
![A juvenile Longear Sunfish.](http://dfwurbanwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/longearsunfish-fivemilecreek-002.jpg)
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These Longear Sunfish were captured in Five Mile Creek near Rugged Road in Oak Cliff. These fish—and others—were captured with a seine net, photographed, and then released unharmed.