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Golden Marble Florida Gar - (Lepisosteus Platyrhincus)

Golden Marble Florida Gar - (Lepisosteus Platyrhincus)

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Golden Marble Florida Gar - (Lepisosteus Platyrhincus)
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🐟 Golden Marble Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus)

The Golden Marble Florida Gar is a striking freshwater fish native to Florida’s rivers and lakes, notable for its golden-yellow marbled pattern and elongated body. A prehistoric-looking predator, it’s prized by anglers and aquarium enthusiasts alike. It requires large tanks with ample swimming space and stable water conditions.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Golden Marble Florida Gar
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Lepisosteus platyrhincus
  • 🧬 Family: Lepisosteidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Southeastern United States — Florida
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 24 inches (60 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Predatory but generally shy
  • 🐟 Slow, deliberate swimmer
  • 🛑 Will prey on smaller fish; not suitable for community tanks with small species
  • 🏃 Requires large open swimming areas

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons+
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow preferred
  • 🪨 Provide open swimming areas with some submerged plants or structures for cover
  • 💨 Good filtration to maintain water quality

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Carnivorous — live or frozen fish, crustaceans, and insects

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Golden Marble Florida Gar
🧬 Scientific Name Lepisosteus platyrhincus
🌍 Origin Southeastern U.S. — Florida
📏 Max Size Up to 24 in (60 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Predatory, shy
🛁 Tank Size 180+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 68–78°F (20–26°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous
🐠 Ideal For Experienced predatory fish keepers

📝 Snippet

The Golden Marble Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) is a prehistoric-looking predator fish native to Florida. It needs a large aquarium with open swimming areas and is best kept by hobbyists experienced with carnivorous species.

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