Distribution
Fossils have been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America dating back 100 million years. Currently, longnose gar are found in Central America, Cuba, North America, and the Isles of Pines. Longnose gar are frequently found in freshwater in the eastern half of the United States, but there have been some cases of gar found in salinities up to 31 ppt. Their micro-habitats consist of areas near downed trees, stone outcrops, and vegetation. The decline of their populations is mainly due to human manipulation of aquatic systems. Any type of interference, such as the presence of dams, road construction, or over fishing could drastically decline any population of fish.
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