Florida Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Short Body The females are older fish

The females are older fish which changed sex

and legs are milky white with some red highlights

This striking contrast between the paleness of the body and the reds of the fins and head create a masterpiece of a fish for any aquarium

and elongates body which resembles a pike

The color pattern is 'zebra' like with dark and light clean edged bands extending along the entire length of the body

Florida Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Short Body The females are older fishFlorida Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) The Florida Spotted Gar is a sleek, prehistoric predator known for its elongated snout, armored scales, and distinctive spotted patterning across its body and fins. Native to slow moving waters throughout Florida and parts of the southeastern United States, this species brings a true ancient fish presence to large aquariums. Agile and surface oriented, the Florida Spotted Gar is best suited for