paddlefish n primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout Usage(s) Roe from native white sturgeon and its close cousin, the paddlefish, is becoming increasingly popular. Roe from native white sturgeon and its close cousin, the paddlefish, is becoming increasingly popular. His menu currently features Blue Island oysters with cucumber sorbet and paddlefish roe. Synonym(s) duckbill Polyodon spathula
News & Articles paddlefish Men sentenced to probation in paddlefish egg-selling operation The men pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to charges alleging they had been involved in the illegal transport of paddlefish eggs. July 10, 2013 - Tulsa World Men sentenced in paddlefish egg-selling operation Four men were sentenced Wednesday to probation after pleading guilty in February to violating a federal law that deals with the proper handling of paddlefish eggs. July 10, 2013 - The Oklahoman