Lepisosteidae

7 species in this family

The Lepisosteidae family includes 7 species in the guide. Browse them all below with photos, identification details and distribution — and identify them in the field with the Fin's Fish Guide app.

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Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula)

Lepisosteidae

Cuban alligator gar

Atractosteus tristoechus

Lepisosteidae

Florida gar

Lepisosteus platyrhincus

Lepisosteidae

Gar

Lepisosteus osseus

Lepisosteidae

Shortnose gar

Lepisosteus platostomus

Lepisosteidae

Spotted gar

Lepisosteus oculatus

Lepisosteidae

Tropical gar

Atractosteus tropicus

Lepisosteidae