Esox lucius (Europe pike)

This fish is a green color with pale yellow reflections. It has a face about 1/4 of its total size. A large number of teeth adorns its palace: more than 700!

The Esox Lucius fish, also known as a pike, is a freshwater fish which is mainly found in North America. It is a lonely and opportunistic fish that feeds mainly on smaller fish, but can also eat amphibians, birds and even small mammals. The pike is a very agile and fast fish, with an elongated body and a sharp head. His mouth is filled with sharp teeth which allow him to easily capture his prey.

The pike can reach an impressive size, with individuals that can measure up to 1.5 meters long and weigh up to 30 kg. The color of its skin varies depending on its environment, but it is generally greenish or brown with dark vertical stripes on the body. The pike also has a large dorsal fin, a pelvic fin located below the tail and pectoral fins located on each side of its body.

Pike is a free life fish, which means that it can move freely in its environment. He prefers calm and shallow waters, such as marshes, lakes and rivers, but can also be in the deeper waters of lakes and rivers. The pike is a migratory fish, which means that it can travel long distances to find warmer waters or rich in food.

The pike is a fish much appreciated by sports fishermen because of its fighting spirit and its skill to defend itself. It is also a very popular fish in the kitchen, especially for its white and firm flesh. The pike is often prepared in nets, soup or dumplings, but can also be fried, grilled or cooked in the pan.

In summary, the pike is a solitary and opportunistic freshwater fish, capable of moving freely in its environment and easily capturing its prey thanks to its sharp teeth. It is a fish much appreciated by sports fishermen and cooking enthusiasts, especially for its white and firm flesh.

We recognize the females at the time of the Frai thanks to their over -inflated belly and the males to their more tight -fed appearance.

At the time of the Frai the pikes gather in very shallow zones: about 20 to 90 cm. Very often several males are present for a single female. At the time of laying it is not uncommon either that one of the males is swallowed by the female, affected at that time of a food frenzy.