اردک‌ماهی

The pike, scientifically named *Esox lucius*, is a species of fish belonging to the family Esocidae and order Esociformes. It is classified within the class Teleostei and phylum Chordata. The taxon was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and is accepted as a valid species. Common names for this organism include Northern Pike, hauki, and štika obecná.

This fish inhabits both brackish and freshwater environments. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2024. The species has a life expectancy of 7 years and a length of 0.475. The taxon is part of the genus *Esox*.