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Muskellunge (Muskie)
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Secure (NatureServe)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Esociformes
Family:
Esocidae
Genus:
Esox
Species:
E. masquinongy
Binomial name
Esox masquinongy
Mitchill, 1824
The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), often shortened to muskie,musky, ski, or lunge, is a species of large freshwater predatory fish native to North America. It is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae.
^NatureServe (2013). "Esox masquinongy". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T202401A15363615. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202401A15363615.en. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
^"Esox masquinongy". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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