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Northern Pike Life Cycle

Illustration of the life cycle of a northern pike (Esox lucius). Northern pike spawn in shallow waters and do not protect their young. The eggs that survive hatch in about two weeks and grow quickly while feeding on zooplankton and insect larva. Males become sexually mature in 1 - 2 years and females in 2 - 4 years.

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Northern Pike Life Cycle

Caption:

Illustration of the life cycle of a northern pike (Esox lucius). Northern pike spawn in shallow waters and do not protect their young. The eggs that survive hatch in about two weeks and grow quickly while feeding on zooplankton and insect larva. Males become sexually mature in 1 - 2 years and females in 2 - 4 years.

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Album / Science Source / Carlyn Iverson

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3354 x 2916 px | 28.0 MB

Print size:

28.4 x 24.7 cm | 11.2 x 9.7 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

ANIMAL • AQUATIC LIFE • ESOCIDAE • ESOX LUCIUS • ESOX • FAUNA • FINGERLING • FISH LIFE CYCLE • FISH REPRODUCTION • FISH • FRESHWATER FISH • FRY • ILLUSTRATION • ILLUSTRATIONS • MILT • NORTHERN PIKE LIFE CYCLE • NORTHERN PIKE REPRODUCTION • NORTHERN PIKE • PIKE • WILDLIFE