Atractosteus tristoechus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Cuban gar

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lepisosteiformes \| Lepisosteidae
Synonyms	Esox tristoechus, Lepisosteus tristoechus, Lepidosteus manjuari, ... more
Common names	Garpique cubain, Manjurai, Kubansk Bengädda, ... more

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Main reference

Lee, D.S., S.P. Platania and G.H. Burgess. 1983. (Ref. 13498)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 200 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13498); common length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3728)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; brackish

Climate / Range

Tropical; 18°C - 23°C (Ref. 2060)

Central America: Western Cuba and Isla de la Juventud.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Found in rivers and lakes. Adults feed on other freshwater fishes and even birds. Young are preyed on by introduced Micropterus salmoides. The flesh is edible; but the eggs are poisonous to eat.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Other (Ref. 4537)

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquaculture: experimental


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Very high vulnerability (83 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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