Author: (Walbaum, 1792)
FBname: Mississippi paddlefish
Comments: Usually inhabits water deeper than 1.2 m in slow-flowing large rivers, lakes, and impoundments (Ref. 86798).  Feeds on plankton.  The extended upper jaw (= paddle) may help to channel plankton into the mouth.  Threatened due to over harvesting, habitat loss and pollution (Ref. 58490).