Lepisosteidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepisosteiformes, class . The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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Atractosteus tropicus Gill, 1863
Atractosteus tropicus, the tropical gar, is the smallest living gar species nati…
Lepisosteus oculatus Winchell, 1864
Lepisosteus oculatus, the spotted gar, is a small predatory freshwater gar nativ…
Atractosteus spatula (Lacepède, 1803)
Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a large euryhaline ray-finned fish nativ…
Lepisosteus platyrhincus DeKay, 1842
Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) is a toxic-roed gar species found in fres…
Lepisosteus platostomus Rafinesque, 1820
Shortnose gar (Lepisosteus platostomus) is a prehistoric-looking North American …
Lepisosteus osseus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Longnose gar (Lepisosteus osseus) is a primitive ray-finned apex predatory fish …
Lepisosteidae animals belong to the Lepisosteiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. This species shares a similar coloration with the longnose gar, but can be distinguished by its smaller, broader snout. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Lepisosteidae is classified in the order Lepisosteiformes, class , phylum Chordata. These traits include a spiral valve intestine, a feature also common in the digestive systems of sharks, as well as the ability to breathe both air and water.
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