Talk:Longnose gar

which length range is correct?
"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)
 * 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)

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?
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)


 * 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)