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Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
The Longnose Gar is a distinctive freshwater fish known for its elongated body and especially long, narrow snout filled with sharp teeth. This prehistoric-looking species is covered in hard, diamond-shaped ganoid scales, offering effective protection against predators. Native to…
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- Longnose Gar can leap out of the water to escape predators or catch prey, using their powerful tails.
- Longnose Gar have existed for over 100 million years, barely changing in appearance since the time of the dinosaurs. Their ganoid scales are so tough they've historically been used as arrowheads by indigenous peoples. These fish can breathe both air and water thanks to a specialized swim bladder.
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