Florida gar

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Lepisosteid Fish of Freshwater Basins

Florida gar is known from North America as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class: Gars and Bowfins
Order: Gars
Family: Lepisosteidae
Genus: Lepisosteus
Maximum length: 132 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: North America: USA from Savannah River drainage, Georgia to Ocklockonee River drainage, Florida and Georgia; throughout the peninsular Florida.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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