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Muskellunge. Let’s find out about the Muskie!. Characteristics of the Muskie. Can grow to 60 inches. Can weigh up to 70 pounds. Color- green-gold, light brown May have dark vertical markings on the sides. May have dark spots on the tail. Has a flat head.
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Muskellunge Let’s find out about the Muskie!
Characteristics of the Muskie • Can grow to 60 inches. • Can weigh up to 70 pounds. • Color- green-gold, light brown • May have dark vertical markings on the sides. • May have dark spots on the tail. • Has a flat head. • Powerful jaws with long sharp teeth.
The Muskie Diet They will eat fish, snakes, frogs, water birds and muskrats. They will attack and eat smaller Muskie. Lower jaw- long, sharp teeth Upper jaw- additional pads and gripping teeth The Muskie grabs its prey, rotates it and swallows it head first.
Muskie Habitat • Muskies are found in rivers and lakes. • They are found in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and the upper Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. • They like to be near deep or shallow areas and weed beds with plenty of vegetation.
Interesting Facts!Did you Know? • Adult females are bigger than males. • Males grow at a faster rate. • The Muskie is a freshwater fish. • It is the largest member of the Pike family. • The Muskie has brush-like teeth on the roof of its mouth. • The Muskie’s scientific name is Esoxmasquinongy.
