Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)

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Longnose Gar

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Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Moderate

2,460.518 liters
2,460,517.657 mL
2460.5 Litres (650 US G.)

78.74 in 180-200 cm (70.9-78.7")

sg

1 - 1.015

pH

7.0 - 8.0

285.15 K
53.6 °F
513.27 °R
293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R
12 -20 °C (53.6-68°F)

10-15 °d

2:3 M:F

20-36 years




Contents

Alternative names

Longnose Gar, Long-Nosed Gar

Synonyms

Sarchirus vittatus, Sarchirus argenteus, Macrognathus loricatus

Sexing

Unknown

Origin

Found in North and Central America, along the coasts and inland from Quebec to northern Mexico.[1]

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

any small fish it can fit in its mouth.

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

How to id the animal.

Pictures

Videos

At Georgia Aquarium:


References

  1. Fishbase (Mirrors: Icons-flag-us.png) Distribution

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