Common name: Paddlefish

Scientific name: Polyodon spathula (Walbaum, 1792)

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Acipenseriformes (Paddlefishes, Spoonfishes, and Sturgeons)

Family:

Polyodontidae (paddlefishes)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Lacustrine:

Deep water, Shallow water

Riverine:

BIG RIVER, MEDIUM RIVER, Low gradient, Moderate gradient

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G4

Apparently Secure globally - Uncommon in the world but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.

State conservation status rank:

SX

Presumed Extirpated from New York - No existing locations known anywhere in New York despite intensive searches of historical locations and other appropriate habitat, and virtually no likelihood of rediscovery.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Protected - no open season

New York State regulations specifically do not set any open seasons, and possession and taking of the species is not permitted at any time in New York.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

Y: Track all extant and selected historical EOs

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.105060/Polyodon_spathula/