🌿Native Nature

Florida Gar

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Lepisosteiformes ›Family: Lepisosteidae ›Genus: Lepisosteus

About

The Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) is a species of gar found in the USA from the Savannah River and Ochlockonee River watersheds of Georgia and throughout peninsular Florida. Florida gars can reach a length of over 3 ft (91 cm). The young feed on zooplankton and insect larvae, as well as small fish. Adults mainly eat fish, shrimp, and crayfish. Although edible, they are not popular as food. The roe is highly toxic to many animals, including humans...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida Gar?
The scientific name of Florida Gar is Lepisosteus platyrhincus.
What kingdom does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the order Lepisosteiformes.
What family does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the family Lepisosteidae.
What genus does Florida Gar belong to?
Florida Gar belongs to the genus Lepisosteus.