# The Blackbanded Sunfish of East Coast Blackwaters

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Podcast: [Fish of the Week!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fish-of-the-week-3468392)
Published: 2026-03-02T16:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get to know a beautiful and rare native species found in pockets of tea-like blackwater habitats along the East Coast. Katrina and Guy are joined by three guests from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Jay Kilian, Seth Moessinger, and Jason Cessna. Learn more about the fish, their patchy habitats, and the amazing work being done by a variety of partners and states to locate, understand, and give these fish a helping hand! If you enjoyed this sunfish you might also like these episodes: S2:E8 Longear Sunfish: Slab-Sided Beauty S3:E6 Sacramento Perch: California's Heritage Sunfish! S3:E28 Pygmy Sunfish: The Mini Seven S4:E15 Green Sunfish: Aggressive Bigmouth Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/2026-01/bringing-blackbanded-sunfish-back-blackwater-habitat-maryland

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