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Lepisosteus oculatus Trusted
© Robertson, D Ross
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Shorefishes of the neotropics
Lepisosteus oculatus Trusted
© Robertson, D Ross
Source:
Shorefishes of the neotropics
Lepisosteus oculatus Trusted
© Robertson, D Ross
Source:
Shorefishes of the neotropics
Lepisosteidae Trusted
© Barcode of Life Data Systems
IUCN threat status:
Present in 26 collections
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EOL has data for 23 traits
See all 23 traits for this taxon.| Weight | 1.43 - 12.54 kg |
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| Habitat | marine habitat |
| Feeds on |
Sunfishes True Flies, Mosquitoes and Gnats |
| First Appearance (Older Bound) | 145.0 million years ago |
| First Appearance (Younger Bound) | 139.8 million years ago |
| Last Appearance (Older Bound) | 0.0117 million years ago |
| Last Appearance (Younger Bound) | 0 million years ago |
| Interacts with | American Alligator |
| Water depth | 0.2 m min |
Found in 7 classifications
See all 7 approved classifications in which this taxon appears.Family recognized by Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: April 2013:
- Animalia +
- Chordata +
- Actinopterygii +
- Lepisosteiformes +
- Lepisosteidae
- Lepisosteiformes +
- Actinopterygii +
- Chordata +
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Yan Wong changed the thumbnail image of "File:Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) (3148927599).jpg".
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Yan Wong changed the thumbnail image of "Longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus)".
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Yan Wong added an association between "Longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus)" and "Lepisosteus osseus (Linnaeus, 1758)".
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