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Atractosteus tristoechus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Cuban gar |
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photo by
Hofinger, E. |
| Family: | Lepisosteidae (Gars) | |||
| Max. size: | 200 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Western Cuba and Isla de la Juventud. | |||
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| Biology: | 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: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 17 April 2020 (A2ce) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | other | |||