Muskellunge

Muskellunge (Muskie)

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Scientific classification Edit this 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.

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Esox masquinongy". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved April 17, 2024.