A hoodwinker sunfish, a rare species often mistaken for a common sunfish, washed ashore in Gearhart, Ore., surprising aquarium staff and visitors.
New Zealand-based marine biologist Marianne Nyegaard identified the hoodwinker sunfish through photos shared on social media by Seaside Aquarium, recognizing its unique features.
The discovery of the hoodwinker sunfish, believed to be one of the largest documented specimens, attracted significant attention both in person and online.
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