Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)

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Longnose Gar

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Longnose Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

2461 Litres (650 US G.)

Size

180-200 cm (70.9-78.7")

sg

1 - 1.015

pH

7.0 - 8.0

Temp.

12 -20 °C (53.6-68°F)

Water Hardness

10-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

2:3 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

20-36 years

Habitat

North America

Family

Lepisosteidae



Additional names

Longnose Gar, Long-Nosed Gar

Additional scientific names

Sarchirus vittatus, Sarchirus argenteus, Macrognathus loricatus


Origin[edit]

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

Pictures[edit]

Videos[edit]

At Georgia Aquarium:

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Fishbase (Mirrors:
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    Distribution

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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