Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Family: Pike Category: Predator Max size: 150 cm

Species information

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, rivers, and slow streams
Distribution: Not applicable
Food: Fish, amphibians, small mammals, birds
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Ambush predator known for sudden bursts of speed, primarily lurks in vegetation to surprise prey.

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