1. A large predatory freshwater fish of the minnow family, native to western North America, known for eating other fish and having a pointed snout.
Usage: Also called northern pikeminnow or Sacramento pikeminnow depending on species.; Common in rivers and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and California.

Examples

• The pikeminnow is considered an invasive species in some regions where it preys on young salmon.
• Anglers sometimes catch pikeminnow while fishing for trout in mountain streams.
• The pikeminnow's elongated body and sharp teeth make it an efficient predator.
• Conservation efforts in the Columbia River have included pikeminnow removal programs.
• Young pikeminnow feed on insects and small crustaceans before becoming piscivorous.