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Shellcracker, also known as the Redear Sunfish, is a freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States. The species was first described by French naturalist Bernard Germain de Lacépède in 1802.

The name "shellcracker" comes from the fish's feeding behavior, as they have specialized teeth that allow them to crush the shells of mollusks and other invertebrates that they feed on.

Shellcrackers can typically be found in slow-moving or still waters such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. They prefer clear water and sandy or muddy bottoms, and are often found near submerged logs and other structures.

Shellcrackers are a popular game fish, prized for their fighting ability and tasty flesh. They are typically caught using live bait such as worms, crickets, or small crayfish, and are most active in the spring and early summer when they spawn.

Today, shellcrackers can be found in many freshwater bodies throughout the southeastern United States, and are also stocked in some areas for recreational fishing purposes.

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