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Living and fossil forms of Holostei.
Female bowfins reach a length of 75 cm (30 inches). While the largest individuals of the species can weigh up to 9.8 kg (21.6 pounds), females are generally larger than males, which typically grow to between 45.7 and 61 cm (18 and 24 inches) in length.1