Muskellunge
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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.
"Muskie" redirects here. For other uses, see Muskie (disambiguation).
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Muskellunge (Muskie) | |
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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 | |
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