American paddlefish

The spadefish, or American paddlefish, is a freshwater fish found in rivers like the Mississippi. Known for its long, paddle-shaped snout, it uses thousands of sensory receptors to hunt zooplankton. This ancient fish has been around for millions of years and is a close relative of sturgeons.

• Its paddle-shaped snout is nearly one-third of its body length.
• It uses thousands of sensory receptors to find zooplankton.
• It shares a close evolutionary relationship with sturgeons.