Species profile
spotted gar
Lepisosteus productus
Identify spotted gar (Lepisosteus productus) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 4 jurisdictions.
Jurisdictions with rules for spotted gar
Background
Reference-only (audit-added). Lepisosteus productus appears to be a misspelling or variant of Lepisosteus oculatus, commonly known as the spotted gar. The genus Lepisosteus is valid. From: US-LA.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's spotted gar article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is spotted gar?
spotted gar (Lepisosteus productus) is a species regulated in 5 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for spotted gar?
spotted gar is Lepisosteus productus.
Is spotted gar regulated for fishing?
Yes — spotted gar has fishing regulations in 4 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify spotted gar?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes spotted gar along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.