barred pickerel
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The barred pickerel is a type of pickerel, which are North American pikes belonging to the Esocidae family. It is distinguished from larger relatives like the muskellunge and northern pike by its smaller size, fully scaled cheeks and gill covers, and distinctive markings.1
Specifically, the barred pickerel is another name for the redfin pickerel (Esox americanus). This subspecies is found in the Atlantic coastal states and is characterized by its dusky green color and curved black bars on its sides. The redfin pickerel typically reaches a maximum weight of about 0.5 kg (1.1 pounds).231
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