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Genus Family: Lepisosteidae 🍽️ 1 Edible 🎣 4 Game Fish

Lepisosteus

Species
4
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
22.8 kg
Max Lifespan
36 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.95
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Holostei
Order
Lepisosteiformes
Family
Lepisosteidae
Genus
Lepisosteus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
4

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
Least Concern 4

🌐 Geographic Distribution

United States
3 spp.
Mexico
2 spp.
China
1 spp.
Canada
1 spp.
Italy
1 spp.