CHAIN PICKEREL
Esox niger
Esox niger
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The Chain pickerel is a member of the Pike
family (Esocidae). This ambush predator feeds almost exclusively on other fish. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
| Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of Chain pickerel in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Esocidae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Chain pickerel | Esox niger |
| Redfin pickerel | Esox americanus |