Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)
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Longnose Gar
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
2461 Litres (650 US G.)
180-200 cm (70.9-78.7")
7.0 - 8.0
12 -20 °C (53.6-68°F)
10-15 °d
2:3 M:F
20-36 years
Family
Lepisosteidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Longnose Gar, Long-Nosed Gar
Additional scientific names
- Sarchirus vittatus, Sarchirus argenteus, Macrognathus loricatus
Origin
- Found in North and Central America, along the coasts and inland from Quebec to northern Mexico.[1]
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
Videos
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References
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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