Colorado River squawfish
fish
Also known as: Ptychocheilus lucius, white salmon
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The Colorado River squawfish, also known as the white salmon or pikeminnow, is the largest member of the carp family in North America. This fish, found in western North American rivers, can grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and weigh around 36 kilograms (79 pounds). It is a voracious carnivore and a lively sport fish. Due to habitat changes, the Colorado River squawfish is now endangered. The term "pikeminnow" is often used to avoid the offensive connotation of "squawfish".1
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