Pike
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Pike
Esox lucius
Pikes are long, slender fish with sharp teeth that live in lakes and rivers. They are excellent hunters and can blend into their surroundings to catch their prey.
Habitat: Lakes and rivers
Appearance
The Pike is a long, torpedo-shaped fish with an olive-green body adorned with light, bean-shaped spots. It has a distinctive flattened, duck-bill shaped snout and large mouth, making it easily recognizable among freshwater predators.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumAngiospermaeClassActinopterygiiOrderEsociformesFamilyEsocidaeGenusEsox
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
A Pike's eyes are positioned on top of its head, giving it a wide view upwards to spot prey.
Pike are so fierce, they sometimes eat other Pikes, even those nearly their own size!
Pike have teeth not only on their jaws but also on their tongue and roof of mouth!
Some massive Pikes have been known to live for over 25 years in the wild!
Special abilities
Ability
Stealth Skin
Pike can blend into its watery background because of its spotted green pattern that helps them surprise prey.
Ability
Ambush Burst
Pike can explode from stillness with incredible speed because of its powerful tail fin that helps them catch fast-moving prey.
Ability
Razor Jaw
Pike has hundreds of needle-sharp, backward-pointing teeth that help them securely grip slippery fish.
Ability
Vibration Radar
Pike has a special lateral line system that helps them detect tiny movements of hidden prey in murky water.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 45-130 cm
- Weight
- 1-20 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 35 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 20 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Pike are top predators, mainly eating other fish and sometimes small animals.
Age differences: Young pike start by eating invertebrates and small fish, transitioning to larger fish as they grow.
Primary Foods
- fish
- frogs
- small mammals
- waterfowl chicks
- crayfish
- insects
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eats
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
A common prey fish for adult pike.
eaten by
Eurasian Otter
Lutra lutra
Otters prey on smaller pike in their habitat.
eats
Water Vole
Arvicola amphibius
Pike ambush voles that swim across waterways.
shelters
Floating Pondweed
Potamogeton natans
Pike hide among these plants to ambush prey.
Traits
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Ambush Predator
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Regenerative
Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
EsoxJackfish
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
If you see a pike in the water, admire it from a safe distance and don't disturb its habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pike?
45-130 cm
How much does Pike weigh?
1-20 kg
How long does Pike live?
10-15 years
What does Pike eat?
Pike are top predators, mainly eating other fish and sometimes small animals.
How fast can Pike swim?
35 km/h
Where is Pike usually found?
Lakes and rivers
How does Pike hunt?
Ambush
How deep can Pike go?
20 m
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