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Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The spotted gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) is a primitive freshwater fish of the family Lepisosteidae, native to North America from the Lake Erie and southern Lake Michigan drainages south through the Mississippi River basin to Gulf Slope drainages, from lower Apalachicola River in Florida to Nueces River in Texas, USA. It has a profusion of dark spots on its body, head, and fins. Spotted gar are long and have an elongated mouth with many teeth used to...

Frequently Asked Questions

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