What is another word for garpike?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːpa͡ɪk] (IPA) 
Garpike is a type of fish that belongs to the gar family. The term garpike is also known as garfish or simply gar. The fish is long and slender, with a powerful swim bladder that enables it to stay afloat without much movement. It has sharp teeth and is an opportunistic predator, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. Other synonyms for garpike include billfish, needlefish, and pickerel. The fish is commonly found in freshwater rivers and lakes across North America and has been a popular game fish. However, due to overfishing and habitat destruction, the garpike population has significantly declined in recent years.
