General species profile · Pickerel

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Chain Pickerel · Identification features below.

An elongated body with interlocking dark chain-like markings, a flattened snout, and dorsal and anal fins far back near the tail.

An ambush predator in slower water with cover; eats fish and other aquatic prey.

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