muskellunge

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mus·kel·lunge / ˈməskəˌlənj/ • n. a large pike (Esox masquinongy) that occurs only in the Great Lakes region.

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muskellunge

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muskellunge Freshwater fish found in the Great Lakes. A type of pike, it has a shovel-like bill, sharp teeth, and elongated body. It eats fish, amphibians, birds, and small mammals. Length: to 167.6cm (5.5ft); weight: 49.9kg(110lb). Family Esocidae; species Esox masquinongy.

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muskellunge

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muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) See ESOCIDAE.

A Dictionary of Zoology MICHAEL ALLABY

muskellunge

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muskellunge (musky) Freshwater fish, related to the pike.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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