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paddlefish (n)

primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout

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paddlefish (n.)

A large ganoid fish (Polyodon spathula) found in the rivers of the Mississippi Valley. It has a long spatula-shaped snout. Called also duck-billed cat, and spoonbill sturgeon.

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primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snoutA large ganoid fish (Polyodon spathula) found in the rivers of the Mississippi Valley.

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The paddlefish, with its distinctive long, paddle-shaped snout, is a remarkable freshwater fish.

Paddlefish can grow incredibly large, reaching lengths of up to seven feet and weighing over 200 pounds.

The paddlefish's snout is sensitive to electrical fields, which it uses to detect prey in murky water.

Paddlefish are filter feeders, straining tiny organisms from the water through their gills.