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What habitat do pike live in?
Generally pike live in shallow water less than 15 feet in depth, with weedy areas, generally close to shore.
What is the scientific name for a northern pike?
The scientific name for Northern Pike is esox lucius.
What food does a norther pike eat?
While they are young and small many other local fishspecieswill likely eat Northern Pike. For that reason smaller Northern Pike seek shelter in areas like weed beds. As they grow larger the level of predation falls and they tend to move away fromtheshelter of the weed beds. Theirmain predators then become other large Pike or large Musky.
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.
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.
How has chain pickerel adapted to its environment?
The chain pickerel, a member of the pike family, evolved as the warmer water version of northern pike and muskellunge. Somewhat smaller than these two species, it replaces them in southern areas, usually found in shallow, weedy environments. A fierce predator, feeds almost exclusively on small fish and frogs, crayfish.
Is northern pike capitalized?
no
Where do northern pike live?
Northern pike are found in freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. They prefer clear, weedy waters with slow currents where they can ambush their prey. Northern pike can also tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and can be found in both cold and warm waters.
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.
