Shortnose Gar (Lepisosteus platostomus)

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Shortnose Gar

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Shortnose Gar

Lepisosteus platostomus

757 Litres (200 US G.)

62-88 cm (24.4-34.6")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

10 -18 °C (50-64.4°F)

6-16 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

10-20 years

Family

Lepisosteidae





Additional names

Shortnose Gar

Additional scientific names

Cylindrosteus rafinesquii, Cylindrosteus scabiceps, Cylindrosteus scabriceps, Lepisosteus albus

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