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American Paddlefish
American Paddlefish
Polyodon spathula
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
150-220 cm (59.1-86.6")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
10 -18 °C (50-64.4°F)
6-15 °d
1:1 M:F
15-55 years
Family
Polyodontidae
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Additional names
- American Paddlefish, Mississippi Paddlefish, Mississippi Spoonbill
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Species Note
- This fish is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist (2004) due to over harvesting, habitat loss and pollution.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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