Gar
Florida Gar
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
FreshwaterLepisosteidaeLeast Concern
About
The Florida Gar is a slender, cylindrical fish with a long, beak-like snout filled with sharp teeth. They are ambush predators, often lying motionless near the surface or among vegetation, waiting to strike at unsuspecting prey.
- Average size
- 2-3 feet, 5-10 lbs
- Colors
- Olive-brown to dark brown dorsally, lighter on the sides, and a creamy white belly. They often have dark spots on their body and fins.
- Diet
- Primarily fish, but also crustaceans and insects.
- Region
- Southeastern United States, primarily Florida and southern Georgia.