About Animal Facts Common Name: Longnose Gar Scientific Name: Lepisosteus osseus Behavior: Loners that do not school in groups Females lay eggs and leave. Have very sharp teeth for catching prey Diet: Carnivore Weight: 3.5 lb Length: 3 ft Life Span: 9 yrs Number of Young: 30,000 eggs Habitats: Aquatic (freshwater) Fun Facts: Longnose gar eggs are poisonous to humans. World record weight is 48 pounds. A prehistoric fish with remains found that date to 50,000 years ago. Endangered Status Endangered Status Extinct in Wild (EW) Critically Endangered (CR) Endangered (EN) Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT) Least Concern (LC) Not Evaluated (NE) Care and Wellness The gamefish habitat presents both predators, like the gar, and prey species possibly found in a large stream or lake habitat. Frequent water changes and tank cleanings maintain water quality.