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Paddlefish - Fishes of Oklahoma Exhibit
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Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma south of Tulsa |
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Scientific name: Polydon spathula (Many teeth and Spoon shaped)
These odd looking native Oklahoma fish grow to 25 or 35 inches, normally, but the state record iss 55 inches at 134 pounds. This record holder was caught at Grand Lake on August 13, 1992.
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The Paddlefish is a large, Jurassic Age, cartilaginous fish that has been able to survive to present day because of its specialized feeding habits and behavior. Since Paddlefish do not take bait, the most popular fishing method for catching them is snagging. The Paddlfish is also known as the Spoonbill.
Tulsa, Oklahoma Museums David Bailey Animal Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks, Oklahoma near Tulsa, March 24, 2011 Date taken: 2011 03 24 Important Links:
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