Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 9
Special Significance of the Species
The Ontario populations were the only representation of the genus in Canada. Paddlefish are not only of interest as “living fossils”, but are also valued as food fish. Paddlefish, like sturgeon, are valued for their roe, which can be made into caviar, and for their boneless, firm white meat. They are also prized as a sports fish in many parts of their range.
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