Lepisosteus platyrhincus DeKay, 1842

Florida gar

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lepisosteiformes \| Lepisosteidae
Synonyms	Cylindrosteus megalops, ... more
Common names	扁口雀鳝, Floridabengädda, Floridanluuhauki, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott. 1991. (Ref. 3814)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 132 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5723); common length : 59.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12193); max. published weight: 9,610 g (Ref. 4699)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 43°N - 28°N

North America: USA from Savannah River drainage, Georgia to Ocklockonee River drainage, Florida and Georgia; throughout the peninsular Florida.
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Short description

Numerous dark spots on the anterior part of its body and head. Lacks plates on ventral surface of the isthmus, wider snout and wider lower jaws. Dark in coloration (Ref. 37032).

Adults occur in sluggish mud or sand-bottomed pools of quiet lowland streams and lakes. Usually found near vegetation.


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

Human uses
Gamefish: yes


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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)
Moderate to high vulnerability (52 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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