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Longnose gar

Longnose gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Family
Lepisosteidae
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
20 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
1,520

Overview

The longnose gar, also known as longnose garpike or billy gar, is a ray-finned fish in the family Lepisosteidae. The genus may have been present in North America for about 100 million years. References are made to gars being a primitive group of bony fish because they have retained some primitive features, such as a spiral valve intestine, but they are not primitive in the sense of not being fully developed.

Where to Find Longnose gar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I catch Longnose gar?+

Longnose gar can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Texas, United States; Alabama, United States. WikiCatch lists 1520 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Longnose gar get?+

Longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus) can reach up to 200 cm in length and 20 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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