They often form small groups when resting, particularly when visibility is poor such as in turbid water or under low light conditions.
en.wikipedia.org The preferable habitat for the fish is a turbid, shallow, somewhat alkaline, well-oxygenated lake that is cool, but not cold, in the summer season.
en.wikipedia.org Any weather event that is associated with turbid or fast flowing water, or high winds will erode exposed beaches.
en.wikipedia.org Some studies find that, in general, orangespotted sunfish tend to live in turbid, long, large lakes, which is evident by its geographic distribution.
en.wikipedia.org The inlet is a wave dominated estuary with a high sediment trapping efficiency, it is always open to the ocean and the water is turbid.
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