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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 30 collections
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EOL has data for 21 traits
See all 21 traits for this taxon.| Weight | 1.43 - 12.54 kg |
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| Extant | yes |
| Feeds on |
Sunfishes True Flies, Mosquitoes and Gnats |
| First Appearance (Earliest Interval) | Tithonian |
| First Appearance (Latest Interval) | Valanginian |
| Last Appearance (Earliest Interval) | Phanerozoic |
| Last Appearance (Latest Interval) | Phanerozoic |
| First Appearance (Older Bound) | 152.1 million years ago |
| First Appearance (Younger Bound) | 132.9 million years ago |
Found in 6 classifications
See all 6 approved classifications in which this taxon appears.Family recognized by FishBase:
- Animalia +
- Chordata +
- Actinopterygii +
- Lepisosteiformes +
- Lepisosteidae
- Lepisosteiformes +
- Actinopterygii +
- Chordata +
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Katja Schulz changed the thumbnail image of "Atractosteus tropicus holotype - credit Sandra J. Raredon, Division of Fishes, NMNH".
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C. Michael Hogan changed the thumbnail image of "Lepisosteus osseus".
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Kari Pihlaviita added the Finnish common name "Luuhauet" to "Lepisosteidae".
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