Family Cyprinidae Phylum Chordata | Scientific name Ptychocheilus grandis Rank Species | |
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Found in Lake Berryessa, Shasta Lake Similar Ptychocheilus, Northern pikeminnow, California roach, Mylopharodon conocephalus, Sacramento blackfish | ||
Sacramento pikeminnow
The Sacramento pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus grandis) (also known as Sacramento squawfish) is a large cyprinid fish of California. It is native to the Los Angeles River, Sacramento-San Joaquin, Pajaro-Salinas, Russian River, Clear Lake and upper Pit River river basins.
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The species has been introduced into the Salt River, where it is considered an invasive species.
Sacramento pikeminnow on the american river at 06 08 08
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