Cuban Gar (Atractosteus tristoechus)

About Cuban Gar (Atractosteus tristoechus)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Ray-finned Fish
• Order: Gars
• Family: Gars

The Cuban gar, also known as the manjuarí, is a fish in the family Lepisosteidae. It is a tropical, freshwater species, although it also inhabits brackish water. It is found in rivers and lakes of western Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud. The flesh of the fish is edible, but the eggs are poisonous for humans.

Source: Wikipedia