Bony fish
Spotted Gar
Lepisosteus oculatus
Also known as: Alligator Gar, Billfish, Garfish, Garpike, Spotted Garfish
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Alligator Gar
- Billfish
- Garfish
- Garpike
- Spotted Garfish
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2019
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Overview
Found in brackish waters as well as clear pools, of lowland creeks, oxbow lakes, small to large rivers and swamps.
Widespread North America
Gars have heavily armoured scales and are usually found in freshwater but occasionally can be found in marine waters.
They have an air bladder to breathe air in oxygen depleted water.
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How to identify
- Pattern
- black spot
- Behaviour
- breathes air
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Habitat & where to find it
- Country only · 2
LIVES IN
Found in brackish waters as well as clear pools, of lowland creeks, oxbow lakes, small to large rivers and swamps.
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Adult photos 2
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