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The Northern pikeminnow, Columbia River dace or colloquially Squawfish (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) is a large member of the minnow family, Leuciscidae. [2] This predatory freshwater fish is native to northwestern North America, ranging from the Nass River basin to the Columbia River basin. [ 2 ]
In 1999, the American Fisheries Society adopted "pikeminnow" as the name it recommends, because Native Americans consider "squawfish" offensive. [ 1 ] The Colorado pikeminnow , P. lucius , is the largest member of the genus, ranging from 4–9 lb (2–4 kg) in adult fish with occasional specimens up to 25 lb (11 kg).
This article is a list of provincial and territorial fish and wildlife management agencies in Canada, by province or territory. Fish and wildlife management is primarily a provincial and territorial responsibility in Canada, with each province or territory having its own dedicated agency or department. [ 1 ]
The Umpqua pikeminnow formerly called the Umpqua squawfish [2] (Ptychocheilus umpquae) is a large cyprinid fish endemic to Oregon, and is the smallest species of pikeminnow. It is native to the Umpqua and Siuslaw river drainages.
The following is a list of common fish species known to occur in the lakes and rivers of Canada. ... Northern redbelly dace Northern pikeminnow Fallfish. Central ...
These schools attract many fish-eating predators. [5] The newly hatched fry form schools near the shore, moving into deeper water later in the summer. [2] Each female is normally attended by at least two males and can lay between 5,000 and 30,000 eggs, the amount being dependent on the age and size of the individual fish. [6]
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The Colorado Pikeminnow was once a species of fish that resided in much of the Colorado River Basin. Due to human impacts and the introduction of non-native fish species, the population has receded to the upper basin. According to the Native Aquatic Species Conservation in Arizona, the installation of dams has altered the fish's movement. [9]