That's interesting and sad. I especially appreciate the part about how cichlids and sunfish and basses are similar in body structure, so they behave similarly. With no knowledge of genetics and limited knowledge of taxonomy (which is largely based on opinions) I have previously formulated the opinion that these North American natives are more closely related to cichlids than the current taxonomy suggests. Go out to your local lake and catch a native cichlid! Feel free to flame me now.