12,535 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Esocidae ›Genus: Esox
About
The northern pike (Esox lucius), known simply as a pike in Britain, Ireland, most of Canada, and most parts of the United States (once called luce when fully grown; also called jackfish or simply "northern" in the U.S. Upper Midwest and in Manitoba), is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (the pikes). They are typical of brackish and fresh waters of the Northern Hemisphere (i.e. holarctic in distribution).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Pike is Esox lucius.
- Northern Pike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Pike belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Pike belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Northern Pike belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- Northern Pike belongs to the family Esocidae.
- Northern Pike belongs to the genus Esox.