Fishing for Splittail

Pogonichthys macrolepidotus

The Splittail is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive forked tail. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and estuaries. Reaching up to 16 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on aquatic invertebrates and detritus. The Splittail exhibits schooling behavior, often forming large groups during spawning migrations. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Sacramento River

10 in · 1 lb

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