Are bowfin and ling the same fish

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Are bowfin and ling the same fish

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Are bowfin and ling the same fish
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Nope. Not even close.

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What is a bowfin?
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Bowfin are more like a snakehead. 1/2 fish 1/2 eel with some nice teeth.
Ling is more of a cod-eel. :)
However ling and burbot are the same thing
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otownyaker wrote:Bowfin are more like a snakehead. 1/2 fish 1/2 eel with some nice teeth.
Ling is more of a cod-eel. :)
However ling and burbot are the same thing
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Thx for the prompt answer guys
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I love ID threads...


Bowfin
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Burbot (aka Ling)
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and for the sake of further comparison..
Northern Snakehead
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Take careful note of Eli's pictures... He is lipping one.... Don't get confused and try to lip the others :0
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What is the range of the Northern Snakehead
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It is native to aisa but have been found in a few states new York being the closest.
We can only hope they don't make it to can. Waters
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Snakehead taste amazing though!!
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Bowfin are the only species in its genus. It is an ancient fish that has changed little for millions of years!
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Try liping one. You will find out real fast!!!! :lol:
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