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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Esocidae ›Genus: Esox

About

The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), also known as muskelunge, muscallonge, milliganong, or maskinonge (and often abbreviated "muskie" or "musky"), is a species of large, relatively uncommon freshwater fish native to North America. The muskellunge is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae. The common name comes from the Ojibwa word maashkinoozhe, meaning "ugly pike", by way of French masque allongé (modified from the Ojibwa word by folk etymology), "elongated face." The French common name is masquinongé...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Muskellunge?
The scientific name of Muskellunge is Esox masquinongy.
What kingdom does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
What family does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the family Esocidae.
What genus does Muskellunge belong to?
Muskellunge belongs to the genus Esox.