Carp & Sucker
Northern Pikeminnow
Ptychocheilus oregonensis
FreshwaterCyprinidaeNot Evaluated
About
The Northern Pikeminnow is a predatory fish with an elongated body, small eyes, and a large mouth. They are opportunistic feeders and known to be voracious predators, especially of juvenile salmonids.
- Average size
- 16-25 inches, 1-15 lbs
- Colors
- Dark olive-brown to bronze on the back, fading to silver or white on the belly. Fins are often dusky or yellowish.
- Diet
- Primarily fish, including salmon and trout, but also insects and crustaceans.
- Region
- Pacific Northwest rivers and lakes, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.