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Longfin Pike

Dinolestes lewini

CommonFish
Illustration of Longfin Pike (Dinolestes lewini)

This slender fish features long, narrow fins and a streamlined body, making it an agile predator. Notably, it can reach lengths of up to 1 meter.

Habitat
Prefers shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
Diet
Feeds mainly on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common

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