Fishing for Florida gar

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

The Florida gar is a freshwater fish known for its elongated body and long snout filled with sharp teeth. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes in the southeastern United States. This species can reach up to 34 inches in length and weigh around 10 pounds. It primarily feeds on fish and invertebrates, exhibiting ambush predator behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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