Pike topminnow
species of fish
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The pike topminnow (Belonesox belizanus), more commonly known as pike killifish or topminnow, is a species of fish found from in Central America, Mexico to Nicaragua. It has been introduced to Florida, USA. It is the only known living member of its genus.
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The pike topminnow looks like a pike. It is a specialized predator, with an extremely flexible upper jaw that lets it take large prey. If you keep it in an aquarium, it might prey on your fish.
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- "Pike Killifish". Florida Museum. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
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- Pike topminnow on English Wikipedia
- Pike Killifish (Belonesox belizanus) - Species Profile