The Northern pikeminnow, Columbia River dace or colloquially squawfish (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) is a large member of the minnow family, Leuciscidae. This predatory freshwater fish is native to northwestern North America, ranging from the Nass River basin to the Columbia River basin. A good deal of concern has been expressed regarding the impact northern pikeminnow populations may have on salmon in Columbia and Snake River impoundments.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Pikeminnow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mylopharodon conocephalus
- Ptychocheilus grandis
- Pseudaspius hakonensis
- Mylocheilus caurinus
- Gila robusta
- Salminus brasiliensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Ptychocheilus
- Species
- Ptychocheilus oregonensis
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