Long-finned pike facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Long-finned pike |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
Scientific classification  |
|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Dinolestidae |
| Genus: | Dinolestes |
| Species: |
D. lewini
|
| Binomial name | |
| Dinolestes lewini |
|
| Script error: The function "autoWithCaption" does not exist. | |
Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters".
The long-finned pike or yellowfin pike (Dinolestes lewini) is a type of fish. It belongs to a group of fish called perciforms, which are ray-finned fish. This fish is special because it's the only species in its genus, Dinolestes, and also the only one in its family, Dinolestidae.
What the Long-finned Pike Looks Like
This fish has a long, thin body. It has a pointy nose and is silver in color. It looks a bit like a barracuda. The long-finned pike can grow quite large, up to about 84 centimeters (33 inches) long.
Where the Long-finned Pike Lives
The long-finned pike is only found in the ocean waters near southern Australia. This includes areas like New South Wales. It lives in waters that are not too deep, usually between 5 and 65 meters (about 16 to 213 feet) below the surface.
See also
In Spanish: Lucioperca de aleta larga para niños
 | Calvin Brent |
 | Walter T. Bailey |
 | Martha Cassell Thompson |
 | Alberta Jeannette Cassell |
