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Lepisosteus platostomus

Shortnose Gar

Native range continent: North America

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

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Record photograph for Lepisosteus platostomus
courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation; caught by Brad Smith · caught by Brad Smith · 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

5,93 kg · ~ 100 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Other methods
Year
2006
Place
Mark Twain Reservoir · USA · North America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Lepisosteus platostomus
courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation; caught by Brad Smith · caught by Brad Smith · Record catch photo

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