Spotted Gar
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Spotted Gar
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Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The spotted gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) is a freshwater fish native to North America that has an abundance of dark spots on its head, fins, and dart-like body. Spotted gar have an elongated mouth with many needle-like teeth to catch other fish and crustaceans. It is one of the smallest of the seven species of gar found in North America, Spotted gar grow to a maximum length of 91 cm, the average length is 76 cm, life span up to 18 years. Gars have diamond-shaped, thick, enamel scales. The name Lepisosteus is Greek for "bony scale."
This is Spotted Gar from Sealife Sydney Aquarium.
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July 3rd, 2018
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Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful photograph of a Spotted Gar with great colors and light, Miroslava! F/L
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