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Paddlefish
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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.

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