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A Norther Pike (Esox lucius)is commonlyreferredto as a Pike. Other nicknames for the Pike can include:
  • Great Northern Pike;
  • Pickerel (this can some time be use to refer to Walleye)
  • Snake
  • Gator
  • Hammer Handle (used to describe small Pike)
  • Jack fish
  • Snot rocket (these fish can be very slimy)
  • Wolf





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Q: What is the common name for a northern pike?
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What is the scientific name for a northern pike?

The scientific name for Northern Pike is esox lucius.


What country did the northern pike originate?

The northern pike is a native to northern north America , most of Europe, and Asia. They are circompolar and common in most of their range. The northern pike is a native to northern north America , most of Europe, and Asia. They are circompolar and common in most of their range.


What is a young pike called?

I was unable to find an alternate name for the female pike however what is commonly known as the Northern Pike is also known as, great northern pike, American pike, jackfish, the great northern pickerel.


What is a muskie?

It is a species of freshwater fish that are common in the northern parts of the United States and in Canada. They are a close relative of the Northern Pike.


Is a northern pike a consumer decomposer or a producer?

The Northern pike is a carnivore so its a consumer.


Does a northern pike lay eggs?

yes,they are egg layers.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the fish Northern pike?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Esox lucius.


Is northern pike capitalized?

no


What fish are related with the Northern Pike?

Many fish are related to the northern pike. Pickerel are one type of fish related to the northern pike, and there is also all types of freshwater muskie. and the walleye is a cross between some type of pike and a perch.


Is the northern pike nocturnal?

A northern pike is active during all parts of the day. It is not nocturnal but it can feed at night.


Are northern pike warm blooded or cold blooded?

Northern pike are, like all fish, cold blooded.


What fish are common in winter?

There are whitefish, northern pike, and rainbow trout found in many lakes in the province of Alberta.