Muskellunge
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| Muskellunge | ||||
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| Esox masquinongy | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskellunge | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 10 (22) | kg (lb) | |
| Trophy | up to | 20 (44) | kg (lb) | |
| Unique | up to | 27 (59.4) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Young | per kg | 4 |  |
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| Common | per kg | 100 | |
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| Trophy | per kg | 100 | |
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| Unique | per kg | 110 | |
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Description
Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), often abbreviated "muskie", is a solitary and somewhat uncommon pike valued as a fighting game fish that is native to North America. They usually have a light silver or greenish body with dark vertical stripes. The species prefers clear waters and usually lurks in aquatic vegetation. Muskies sometimes reach up to 1.8 m (6 ft) and almost 32 kg (70 lb). Most of their diets consist of fish, but can also include crayfish, frogs, ducklings, snakes, mice, other small mammals, and small birds.
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