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Esox lucius
ProtectedNorthern Pike
Common Names
DEHecht
ENNorthern Pike
PT-BRLúcio
ROstiuca
ZH狗鱼
Habitat
Standing and slowly flowing waters with aquatic plants.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
150 cm
Minimum Catch Size
45 cm
Closed Season
01.02 – 31.03
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated body, dorsal fin far back, duckbill-shaped flattened snout, greenish colouring with pale spots.
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