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Chinese Paddlefish, Vanished Cousin of the American Paddlefish

As paddlefish snagging season nears its end in Missouri, we pay tribute to the its closest cousin, the Chinese paddlefish, (Psephurus gladius), which is likely now extinct. In the not-too-long-ago but far-away genre of story telling is the tale of … Continue reading

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Blind Pony Hatchery – Paddlefish Nursery

Paddlefish eggs at Blind Pony Hatchery When Truman Dam closed, the paddlefish was cut off from its primary spawning grounds, the gravel bars of the upper Osage. This ancient fish has inhabited the Mississippi and Missouri river system for more … Continue reading

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