Pike  (Esox lucius)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The range of the pike encompasses many northern latitude countries, including: the USA (north of the prairies), southern Canada, the UK and most of Europe (except Iberia), western Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Russia south to the Caspian Sea and eastwards through southern Siberia to the Baring Straits.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Pike can be found in many water bodies provided there is plenty of oxygen and a neutral or alkaline pH. They occur in lakes with plenty of vegetation, rivers and creeks. They occasionally venture into brackish water.

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