Florida Gar
Image: Rusty Clark from merritt usland FLA (CC BY 2.0)
NameFlorida Gar
Scientific NameLepisosteus platyrhincus
Common NamesFlorida Gar
FamilyLepisosteidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Florida, Georgia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)36
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOscar Cichlid, Arowana, Large Pleco, Redtail Catfish, Other large Gars
Description
The Florida Gar is a long, slender, predatory fish native to the southeastern United States, particularly Florida. It is characterized by its elongated snout and a body covered in tough, diamond-shaped ganoid scales. This ambush predator primarily feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans.
