Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Ten Thousand Islands NWR, Collier Co., FL 10 Feb 2014 Common in peninsular Florida, Florida Gars have an air bladder which enables them to survive in poorly oxygenated waters. They're often found near the surface in shallow water. | |
Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Ten Thousand Islands NWR, Collier Co., FL 10 Feb 2014 Adults grow to around 3 feet long, Florida Gars are edible but not currently popular eating fish. Their roe is reportedly toxic however. | |
Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Ten Thousand Islands NWR, Collier Co., FL 10 Feb 2014 |
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