Esocidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
[edit] Overview
Typified by the most-sought-after member of the family, Esox masquinongy or the muskellonge, these are torpedo-shaped predatory fishes. Mostly found in northern regions of North America and EurAsia.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: PIKES and PICKERELS
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 1 | 0 |
| Species | 5 | 0 |
| Biogroup-Organism | Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | PIKES and PICKERELS + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | North America +, Europe +, and Asia + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |









