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Esox
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Esox is a genus of fresh water fish. It is the only living genus in the family Esocidae. The oldest known example of an Esox is Esox tiemani.[2] It dates to about 62 million years ago and was found in Alberta, Canada.[2] They are commonly called pike and pickerel. They are found in the northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia.[3] One species, Esox lucius, the Northern pike, is found in both Europe and North America.[3] Esox are large predatory fish with a long cylindrical body. They have a green color (various shades) with yellow eyes. Pike and pickerel share a forked tail fin and a large pointed head.[3] Their dorsal and anal fins are located far back on their bodies.[3] All species have very sharp teeth.
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