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Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Native range continent: North America

Lepisosteus oculatus is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (gars).

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Record photograph for Lepisosteus oculatus
courtesy of Bowfishing Association of America; caught by Jesse Bazzell · caught by Jesse Bazzell · Record catch photograph

Record claims

Within the current result set, documented rod-and-reel weights are preferred, then documented unknown-method weights, then other methods, then found-dead. Length is used only when no weight exists; age only when neither weight nor length exists. Questionable claims appear only if nothing documented remains. Ties prefer the larger value, then exact over approximate/over, then the newer year.

Other methods Documented

6,8 kg · ~ 110 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
2018
Place
Texas · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Lepisosteus oculatus
courtesy of Bowfishing Association of America; caught by Seth Brittain · caught by Seth Brittain · Record catch photo

no full body photo

Other methods Documented

5,61 kg · 98 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
2016
Place
Kentucky Reservoir · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Lepisosteus oculatus
courtesy of Bowfishing Association of America; caught by Jesse Bazzell · caught by Jesse Bazzell · Record catch photo

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