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Predatory river fish (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pike

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This clue could be a double definition.

'predatory river' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'fish' is the second definition.
(pike is a kind of fish)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pike that I've seen before include "Predator with strong teeth" , "Fish - medieval weapon" , "Long European freshwater predator" , "Predatory freshwater fish" , "Weapon on long shaft; Northern hill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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