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Lepisosteidae

Cuban gar

Atractosteus tristoechus

Two Hundred Centimeters Lepisosteid Fish

Tropical
Regional distribution
Central America and the Caribbean
Large
Tropical fish

Cuban gar is a fish of Central America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 200 cm.

Class: Gars and Bowfins
Order: Gars
Family: Lepisosteidae
Genus: Atractosteus
Maximum length: 200 cm
Distribution: Central America: Western Cuba and Isla de la Juventud.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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