A photo of Florida Gar

Florida Gar Profile

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

ℹ️ Overview

The Florida Gar is a freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States, particularly Florida. It has an elongated, torpedo-shaped body with a broad, alligator-like snout. The color of this fish typically ranges from olive to brown, with distinct dark spots on its body, fins, and tail. The Florida Gar can grow quite large, making it a distinctive presence in the water. Although it's an interesting species, it is not particularly well known in the aquarium hobby due to its size and specific care requirements, making it more of a specialty interest rather than a common choice among hobbyists.

📊 Datasheet

View More
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH6.0 - 8.0
  • PopularityPopular
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 30.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 15 data points

55

Frequently Asked Questions

No FAQs available for this species.

© Helio Digital | Privacy Policy