About:
Did you know longnose gar eggs are poisonous to humans? Learn more about longnose gar.
Care & Wellness:
The gamefish habitat presents both predators, like the gar, and prey species possibly found in a large stream or lake habitat. Frequent water changes and tank cleanings maintain water quality.
Behavior:
- Loners that do not school in groups
- Females lay eggs and leave.
- Have very sharp teeth for catching prey
Endangered Status
- Extinct in Wild (EW)
- Critically Endangered (CR)
- Endangered (EN)
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Near Threatened (NT)
- Least Concern (LC)
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fun Facts:
- Longnose gar eggs are poisonous to humans.
- World record weight is 48 pounds.
- A prehistoric fish with remains found that date to 50,000 years ago.
