Lepisosteus platostomus Rafinesque, 1820
Shortnose gar
Species recognized by FishBase
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General Description
Biology
Source and Additional Information
Inhabit quiet pools and backwaters of creeks and small to large rivers, swamps, lakes and overflow areas of large streams. Often occur near vegetation and submerged logs. Feed on other fishes and insects. Spawning occurs over vegetation or other submerged objects (Ref. 10294).
References
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Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 Common and scientific names of fishes from the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Pub. (20):183 p. (Ref. 3814)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=3814&speccode=2595
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"Lepisosteus platostomus Rafinesque, 1820". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/207656". Accessed
21 Mar 2010.
