Fishing for Southern pike

Esox cisalpinus

The Southern pike is a predatory freshwater fish native to southern Europe. It features an elongated body, sharp teeth, and a distinctive greenish hue with lighter spots. Typically reaching 24-30 inches and weighing 8-15 pounds, it thrives in lakes and slow-moving rivers. Its diet consists mainly of smaller fish, and it is known for its ambush hunting behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Southern pike

Lago d'Iseo

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