Gar lives in lakes and slow-moving rivers. It has a smooth skin type. The diet is carnivore. The life span is 10 - 20 years. Gar which methodical name is lepisosteidae is usually 0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft).
Facts about gars
Name | Gar |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Origin | American waters |
Size (L) | 0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft) |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Common Name | Gar |
Distinctive Features | Elongated body and sharp needle-like teeth |
Optimum pH Level | 6 - 9 |
Main Prey | Fish, insects, invertebrates |
Life Span | 10 - 20 years |
Predators | Large fish, alligators, humans |
Colour | Grey, blue, black, brown, yellow |
Scientific Name | Lepisosteidae |
Family | Lepisosteidae |
Diet | Carnivore |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Order | Lepisosteiformes |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Water Type | Fresh |
Average Clutch Size | 10 |
Habitat | Lakes and slow-moving rivers |
Phylum | Chordata |