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Spotted Gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Photo by Robert Emond
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A freshwater fish with an abundance of dark spots on its head, fins, and long thin body. It had an elongated mouth with many needle-like teeth to catch other fish and crustaceans.

Habitat:

Can be found in quiet, clear pools and backwaters of creeks, rivers and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation.

Notes:

Spotted at St. Marks near the East River Pool and double dikes

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida Wetlands
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Gulf Coast Wildlife
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Mission WILD
Photographed
PublishedAugust 6, 2019

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