RANGE/HABITAT: Sunfish like temperate and tropical waters of 50°F or more. They are present in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. There are some differences between each ocean but not between hemispheres. BEHAVIOR: Sunfish swim at various levels and spend most of their lives submerged.

Where do you find sunfish?

Habitat and Range

Ocean sunfish live in tropical and temperate waters, and they can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans as well as inlets such as the Mediterranean and North seas.

Where did sunfish originate from?

The species is native to tropical and temperate waters around the world. It resembles a fish head with a tail, and its main body is flattened laterally. Sunfish can be as tall as they are long when their dorsal and ventral fins are extended.