Talk:Longnose gar

Latest comment: 14 years ago by Lime in the Coconut in topic Primitive?

which length range is correct? edit

"The longnose gar ranges in length from 60–100 cm (24–40 inches) and weighs 0.5–3.5 kg (1–7 pounds); FishBase reports a maximum size of 2 m."

Well... which one is it? Do they range from 0.6m to 1m, or 0.6m to 2m? There's no attribution to the 0.6m-1m, so how is anyone to even take a faint stab at figuring out which is the more reputable statement? Jrssystemsnet (talk) 20:47, 9 December 2007 (UTC)Reply

I think it means they usually get up to 1m, but can, in correct conditions, get up to 2m...Smarkflea (talk) 18:37, 16 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

I have Guided for Longnose Gar for over 25 years who knows how big they can get. I have caught them up to 61 inches and over 20 lbs, see at www.longnosegar.com Bob Frick

Primitive? edit

I see nothing in this article to suggest the fish is in any way primitive. Shouldn't that need to be cited? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.61.208.171 (talk) 13:04, 4 October 2008 (UTC)Reply

It should be cited, but it's true none the less. They have many features of primitive fish, such as bony scales and a toothed snout. I also believe there are similarities in internal body structure as well, but I don't know enough about it. Lime in the Coconut 19:46, 14 December 2009 (UTC)Reply