This is a GIF image of one male Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) sunfish fiercely chasing another male Pumpkinseed Sunfish away from its nest. Territorial behavior is when an animal protects its territory from other animals of its species. In this case, the sunfish was protecting it's nest territory from other males by chasing with gills flared.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
9. Territorial Behavior
This is a GIF image of one male Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) sunfish fiercely chasing another male Pumpkinseed Sunfish away from its nest. Territorial behavior is when an animal protects its territory from other animals of its species. In this case, the sunfish was protecting it's nest territory from other males by chasing with gills flared.
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