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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Actinopterygii |
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| Order | : | Lepisosteiformes |
| Family | : | Lepisosteidae |
| Common Name | : | Gar |
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| Scientific Name | : | Lepisosteidae |
| Origin | : | American waters |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 0.6m - 3m (2ft - 9.8ft) |
| Water Type | : | Fresh |
| Optimum pH Level | : | 41434 |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 20 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Grey, Blue, Black, Brown, Yellow |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Lakes and slow-moving rivers |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 10 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Insects, Invertebrates |
| Predators | : | Large Fish, Alligators, Humans |
| Distinctive Features | : | Elongated body and sharp needle-like teeth |