Chinese paddlefish are thought by many to be the world's largest freshwater fish, with reports of individuals reaching a mind-boggling 23 feet (7 meters) in length and weighing half a ton (450 kilograms).
Chinese Paddlefish (Psephurus gladius)
The Chinese paddlefish is classified as a member of the order Acipenseriformes and is a member of the family Polyodontidae.
The Chinese paddlefish (Psephurus gladius) is now listed as critically endangered by IUCN. An update to the data is required and there are fears that the species may actually be extinct.
 See also: Paddlefish, Sturgeon, Elephant, Gorilla, Tiger
  
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