Vulnerable
Paddlefish
Polyodon spathula
Paddlefish are ancient freshwater fish with long paddle-shaped snouts used to detect plankton in murky water.
Category
Fish
Habitat
River
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
1.2-2.2 m
Scientific Name
Polyodon spathula
About Paddlefish
Paddlefish are ancient freshwater fish with long paddle-shaped snouts used to detect plankton in murky water.
It belongs to the Fish group and is commonly associated with river habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 20-30 years, a size of 1.2-2.2 m, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Their snouts are packed with electroreceptors that help them locate food.
Where Paddlefish Lives
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