American Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula)
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American Paddlefish
Polyodon spathula
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
150-220 cm (59.1-86.6")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
10 -18 °C (50-64.4°F)
6-15 °d
1:1 M:F
15-55 years
Family
Polyodontidae
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Additional names
- American Paddlefish, Mississippi Paddlefish, Mississippi Spoonbill
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Species Note
- This fish is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist (2004) due to over harvesting, habitat loss and pollution.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )