Keyword Analysis & Research: paddlefish

wikipedia.org

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddlefish

WEBPaddlefish (family Polyodontidae) are a family of ray-finned fish belonging to order Acipenseriformes, and one of two living groups of the order alongside sturgeons (Acipenseridae). [3] [4] They are distinguished from other fish by their elongated rostra, which are thought to enhance electroreception to detect prey.

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wikipedia.org

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_paddlefish

WEBThe American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula, also known as a Mississippi paddlefish, spoon-billed cat, or spoonbill) is a species of ray-finned fish. It is the last living species of paddlefish (Polyodontidae).

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fws.gov

https://www.fws.gov/species/paddlefish-polyodon-spathula

WEBPaddlefish can grow up to 7 feet long. Paddlefish can be distinguished from all other North American freshwater fishes by the presence of a large, paddle-shaped rostrum (up to 1/3 total body length) on the snout anterior to the mouth.

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britannica.com

https://www.britannica.com/animal/American-paddlefish

WEBPaddlefish, archaic freshwater fish with a paddlelike snout, a wide mouth, smooth skin, and a cartilaginous skeleton. The group is represented by a single living species. Paddlefishes are relatives of the sturgeons. A paddlefish feeds with its mouth gaping open and its gill rakers straining plankton from the water.

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a-z-animals.com

https://a-z-animals.com/animals/paddlefish/

WEBMar 28, 2023 · Zooplankton. Fun Fact. Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period. Biggest Threat. Humans. Most Distinctive Feature. Long, paddlelike snout. Other Name (s) Mississippi paddlefish, spoonbill. Gestation Period. 7 days.

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mo.gov

https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/paddlefish

WEBDescription. The paddlefish is sharklike, with a greatly elongated, paddlelike snout. Overall color is bluish gray to blackish on the back, grading to white on belly. The snout in small individuals is more one-third of the fish’s total length. The mouth is large, lacks teeth (in adults), and is far back beneath the head.

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wildexplained.com

https://wildexplained.com/animal-encyclopedia/discovering-the-american-paddlefish-a-guide-to-its-biology-and-habitat/

WEBSep 14, 2023 · The American Paddlefish is a fascinating species that has captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its unique biology, intriguing evolutionary history, and crucial role in the ecosystem, this fish plays a significant role in our understanding of aquatic life. Reviews: 90

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animaldiversity.org

https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Polyodon_spathula/

WEBPolyodon spathula (American paddlefish) is currently found in 22 states that are part of the Mississippi River drainage (Mims, 2001). American paddlefish distribution is now restricted to this system of large, slow-moving rivers. In the past, P. spathula was located in 4 more states in this drainage, the Great Lakes, and Canada (Graham, 1997 ...

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encyclopediaofalabama.org

https://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/american-paddlefish/

WEBSep 19, 2023 · The American paddlefish ( Polyodon spathula ), also known as the spoonbill catfish, is an ancient species, with fossils dating back to around 125 million years ago.

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texas.gov

https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/pad/

WEBDescription. Paddlefish grow up to 87 inches (221 cm) long - that's over 7 feet long! They can weigh as much as 200 pounds, but most are usually between 10-15 pounds. Paddlefish have a gray, shark-like body with a deeply forked tail, and a long, flat blade-like snout (looks like a kitchen spatula) almost one third of its body's entire length.

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