Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)

Longnose Gar

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

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

Videos

At Georgia Aquarium:

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors:
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• Wikipedia