世界各地巨型的淡水“怪鱼”
密西西比匙吻鲟
Name: Mississippi paddlefish (Polyodon spathula)
Maximum Size: 87 inches (221 centimeters) including paddle
Habitat: Mississippi River Basin, North America
Endangered Status on IUCN Red List (2006): Vulnerable
Population Size: Estimated at 1,353, based on a 2001 study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Geological Survey
Major Threats: Overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution
